In Nutrient Cycles in General, Minerals Tend to Be Dispersed

question 112

Multiple Choice

In nutrient cycles in general, minerals tend to be dispersed through ________.

• A) plant action
• B) surface and subsurface runoff
• C) evaporation
• D) assimilation
• E) conduction

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