Which of the Following Statements About Soil Is NOT TRUE

question 37

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about soil is NOT TRUE?

• A)Soil consists of mineral and organic matter modified by the natural actions of agents such as weather, wind, water, and organisms.
• B)Soil formation is a continuous process that takes a long time, sometimes thousands of years, both because the process of rock disintegrating into fine mineral particles is slow, and time is also required for organic material to accumulate in the soil.
• C)An area's terrain influences soil formation -- steep slopes encourage soil formation and accumulation while valleys discourage the formation of deep soils.
• D)Minerals, the main component of soil, provide anchorage and essential nutrient minerals for plants, as well as pore space for water and air.

Understand and apply the concepts of present value and how interest rates affect investment decisions and the value of future payments.

Identify strategies for individuals to reduce financial risk and apply concepts of risk aversion in personal financial planning.

Grasp the principles of the efficient market hypothesis, including the implications for stock prices and investment strategies.

Understand the concept of asset bubbles, how they form, and their implications.

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