A) A natural body of mineral and organic matter
B) A living organism
C) A mixture of water and air
D) A type of rock
E) A natural body of mineral and organic matter

A) Mineral particles
B) Organic matter
C) Water
D) Atmosphere

A) To filter water
B) To store minerals
C) To regulate climate
D) To support plant growth
E) To support plant growth

A) Loamy soil
B) Loamy soil
C) Clay soil
D) Sandy soil
E) Rocky soil

A) Erosion
B) Sedimentation
C) Weathering
D) Pedogenesis

A) Agriculture and food production
B) Water filtration
C) Waste disposal
D) Agriculture and food production
E) Construction material

A) Landfill
B) Growing crops
C) Building foundations
D) Raising livestock

A) Minerals, water, air, and microorganisms
B) Sand, silt, clay, and humus
C) Rocks, minerals, water, and organic matter
D) Organic matter, nutrients, water, and air
E) Minerals, water, air, and microorganisms

A) Mineral particles
B) Organic matter

A) Mineral particles
B) Water-holding capacity
C) Living microorganisms
D) Decomposed organic matter