A) A living organism
B) A type of rock
C) A mixture of water and air
D) A natural body of mineral and organic matter
E) A natural body of mineral and organic matter

A) Mineral particles
B) Atmosphere
C) Water
D) Organic matter

A) To filter water
B) To regulate climate
C) To support plant growth
D) To support plant growth
E) To store minerals

A) Loamy soil
B) Rocky soil
C) Clay soil
D) Loamy soil
E) Sandy soil

A) Weathering
B) Sedimentation
C) Erosion
D) Pedogenesis

A) Agriculture and food production
B) Waste disposal
C) Construction material
D) Agriculture and food production
E) Water filtration

A) Landfill
B) Building foundations
C) Raising livestock
D) Growing crops

A) Minerals, water, air, and microorganisms
B) Minerals, water, air, and microorganisms
C) Organic matter, nutrients, water, and air
D) Rocks, minerals, water, and organic matter
E) Sand, silt, clay, and humus

A) Mineral particles
B) Organic matter

A) Decomposed organic matter
B) Living microorganisms
C) Mineral particles
D) Water-holding capacity