Which of the Following Is the Most Correct Definition of Soil

question 40

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the most correct definition of soil?

• A) A complex of minerals that provide energy for the growth of plants
• B) A complex mixture of organic matter, minerals, and living organisms
• C) A mass of dead organic matter and detritus: dirt
• D) An elaborate mixture of organic matter and minerals
• E) All of these adequately describe soil

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