Plants and Burrowing Organisms Contribute to Soil Development by __

question 34

Multiple Choice

Plants and burrowing organisms contribute to soil development by __.

• A) establishing small holes and pathways for water and nutrients to flow
• B) contributing carbon dioxide and organic acids
• C) contributing their waste products, which act as nutrients
• D) breaking up solid particles and churning the soil profile
• E) All of the answers are correct.

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Definitions:

Behavioral Responses

The actions or reactions of an individual in response to external or internal stimuli.

Variable-Interval Schedule

A reinforcement schedule in which the first response is rewarded only after a variable amount of time has elapsed.

Superstitious Behavior

Actions that are repeated because they are believed, without evidence, to influence future outcomes, often seen as a response to uncertainty or lack of control.

Reinforcement Received

The process of receiving rewards or punishments that either encourage or discourage a particular behavior.