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futuristic

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Which of the following components constitute(s) the greatest portion of the soil?
 
  A) humus
  B) air
  C) rocks and rock particles
  D) dissolved substances

Question 2

Deforestation (cutting and burning) is known to cause
 
  A) long-term storage of carbon in the soil.
  B) relatively large amounts of carbon to enter the atmosphere.
  C) a decrease of carbon in the atmosphere.
  D) an increase in forested land.



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: C

Answer to Question 2

Answer: B



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