Any Physical or Chemical Change in Soil That Adversely Affects

question 98

Multiple Choice

Any physical or chemical change in soil that adversely affects the health of plants and other organisms living in or on the soil is called:

• A)soil erosion
• B)salinization
• C)leaching
• D)soil pollution

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Definitions:

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