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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A) Organic matter
B) Mineral particles

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