What is the water in the soil that is held by soil particles and cannot be used by plants?

a. Soil water.
b. Infiltrated water.
c. Percolating water.
d. Hygroscopic water.


d. Hygroscopic water.

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A) crystal deformation. B) secondary metamorphism. C) recrystallization. D) all of the above

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Metamorphism at an oceanic-continental convergent plate boundary where temperatures are low and

pressures are high produces rocks typical of the ____________________ facies. Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Organisms that eat both plants and animals are known as

A) herbivores. B) carnivores. C) detritivores. D) omnivores.

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Earth materials through which water flows rapidly ____

a. have a high porosity b. have a low porosity c. have a high permeability d. have a low permeability

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