Which of the Following Represents an "Ecosystem Service" Performed by Soil

question 54

Multiple Choice

Which of the following represents an "ecosystem service" performed by soil organisms?

• A) maintaining soil fertility by decaying and cycling organic material
• B) providing minerals by assisting in weathering
• C) altering topography by amplifying erosion
• D) preserving toxic materials by situating toxins into encapsulated structures
• E) contributing to desertification by removing excess moisture from the soil

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