Which Statement with Regard to Pore Spaces Is False

question 94

Multiple Choice

Which statement with regard to 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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