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jparksx

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According to the Soil Conservation Service, it takes about ____ to form topsoil from the subsoil parent material.
 
  a. 15 years c. 25 years
  b. 20 years d. 30 years

Question 2

Chlorinated hydrocarbons such as chlordane, toxaphene, and DDT could last ____ or more in the soil.
 
  a. 5 years c. 80 years
  b. 20 years d. 100 years



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Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

B



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