It Is Estimated That the Mass of Bacteria and Fungi

question 57

Multiple Choice

It is estimated that the mass of bacteria and fungi in the top six inches of an acre of soil is

• A) 2 tons.
• B) 100 lb.
• C) 10 tons.
• D) 500 lb.

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