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

question 2

Multiple Choice

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

• A)Maintaining soil fertility by decomposing 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.

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