Which of the Following Statements Concerning Pore Spaces Is False

question 53

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements concerning pore spaces is false?

• A) Minerals are removed from soil via leaching.
• B) Water is held in the smaller pores, and air is found in the larger pores.
• C) They occupy approximately 50% of a soil's volume.
• D) They typically contain more carbon dioxide than found in the atmosphere.
• E) Immediately after a heavy rain, most pore spaces remain filled with air.

Distinguish between the contributions of Alfred Russel Wallace to biogeography and misconceptions about his work.

Understand the sequence of biomes encountered along longitudinal gradients and how they reflect underlying environmental gradients.

Apply knowledge of climatic patterns to identify specific biomes in given geographic contexts.

Understand the principle of population control and factors affecting population size.

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