Air Within the Soil Is Usually Highly Saturated and Rich

question 155

Multiple Choice

Air within the soil is usually highly saturated and rich in ________.

• A) oxygen
• B) argon
• C) carbon dioxide
• D) aluminum
• E) none of the above

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Definitions:

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