If Humus Were Lost from the Soil Due to Excessive

question 64

Multiple Choice

If humus were lost from the soil due to excessive farming or soil erosion, which of the following could occur?

• A) loss of soil structure
• B) loss of fertility
• C) loss of water holding capacity
• D) all of the above
• E) A and B only

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