Which of the Following Contributes Most Positively to Soil Quality

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which of the following contributes most positively to soil quality?

• A)Monoculture cropping systems
• B)Combinations of organic and inorganic inputs
• C)High N and P fertilizer inputs
• D)Removal of crop residues to discourage disease build-up
• E)Using irrigation to raising the water table in dry regions

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Definitions:

Intercalated Discs

Specialized connections between cardiac muscle cells that facilitate the coordinated contraction of the heart.

Cardiac Muscle

Specialized, striated muscle tissue found only in the heart, responsible for contracting and pumping blood throughout the body.

Peristalsis

A sequence of ripple-like muscular contractions that propel food along the digestive system.

Aerobic Respiration

A process that requires large amounts of oxygen and uses glucose to make ATP.