If the Equation Y = -10 + 2

question 172

Multiple Choice

If the equation y = -10 + 2.5x was plotted

• A)the vertical intercept would be -10.
• B)the slope would be +2.5.
• C)it would graph as an upsloping line.
• D)all of the above would be true.

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Definitions:

Water Infiltration

The process by which water on the ground surface enters the soil, replenishing groundwater and soil moisture.

Percolation

The process by which a liquid slowly passes through a filter or porous substance.

Aeration

The process of introducing air into a material, such as soil or water, to improve oxygenation and reduce compaction or concentration of gases.

Nutrient-holding Capacity

The ability of soil to retain nutrients and make them available to plants, influencing soil fertility and agricultural productivity.