Important Soil Components That Are Involved in the Retention of Ions

question 70

Multiple Choice

Important soil components that are involved in the retention of ions formed by clay and organic particles are called

• A)peds.
• B)separates.
• C)colloids.
• D)pH holders.
• E)horizons.

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Definitions:

Carbon

A chemical element with symbol C and atomic number 6, essential to all known life forms and the basis of organic chemistry.

Food Web

A complex network of interconnected food chains within an ecological community, illustrating how different organisms are related through what they consume and are consumed by.

Green Plants

Organisms that perform photosynthesis, using sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water to produce oxygen and carbohydrates, playing a crucial role in Earth's ecosystems.

Inverted Energy Pyramid

A reversal of the typical energy flow seen in food chains, where higher trophic levels have greater biomass or energy than the lower levels, typically occurring in aquatic ecosystems.