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@Brianna17

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Which of the following is not a reason earthworms increase the fertility of the soils in which they reside?
 
  A) Formation of aggregate soil particles
  B) Mixing of leaf litter
  C) Increased nitrification
  D) Increase of soil nutrients
  E) Stimulation by plowing for agriculture

Question 2

Earthworms ________.
 
  A) are plentiful underneath arid land surfaces
  B) excrete casts
  C) are also known as bacteria
  D) usually deplete soil fertility
  E) have more species than insects


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dudman123

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Reply #1 on: Jul 13, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: E

Answer to Question 2

Answer: B


@Brianna17

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Reply 2 on: Jul 13, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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