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.

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Definitions:

Maculae

Specialized structures in the vestibular system of the inner ear, involved in sensing linear acceleration and gravity.

Static Equilibrium

The condition in which a physical system is at rest or its center of mass moves at a constant velocity, showing no net change in motion.

Otoliths

Small crystals in the inner ear that contribute to the sense of balance by responding to gravity and movement.

Organ of Corti

A structure located in the cochlea of the inner ear, containing hair cells that act as the primary sound receptor for auditory sensation.