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tiara099

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on: Jul 21, 2018

Which environment generates the most organic matter in soil due to the extensive, fibrous root systems
  of the native vegetation?


 
 

a. Wetlands
  b. Prairie
  c. Woodland
  d. Pine forest



Question 2

Which of the following activities is NOT part of the decay process?
 
 

a. Meso- and macrofauna shred materials.
  b. Labile materials break down quickly.
  c. Plant roots absorb nutrients from the soil.
  d. Recalcitrant materials are broken down more slowly by fungi.
  e. Water-soluble components dissolve in soil water.



Danny Ewald

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Reply #1 on: Jul 21, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

C


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