Which of the Following Is Not a Side Effect of Poor

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a side effect of poor soil management?

• A)The topsoil layer gets thicker and thicker.
• B)Materials begin to leach from soil at a higher rate.
• C)The organic content of the soil decreases.
• D)Greater amounts of fertilizer need to be used to promote fertility.
• E)The soil particles start to decrease in size.

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Definitions:

Energy Conversion

The process of changing one form of energy into another, such as solar energy into electrical energy.

Organelles

Specialized structures within a cell that perform specific functions, such as mitochondria and chloroplasts.

Mycorrhizae

Symbiotic relationships between the roots of plants and fungi, where the fungus assists in the absorption of water and nutrients from the soil in exchange for carbohydrates produced by the plant.

Mutualism

Mutualism describes a relationship between species in which both species benefit.