Humus is ________

A) a mixture of living organisms and their waste products
B) light colored or nearly white
C) an indicative of poor soils
D) partially decomposed organic matter
E) poisonous to soil microorganisms


Answer: D

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What earth system interaction cause auroras?

A. Hydrosphere-Atmosphere B. Exosphere-Atmosphere C. Atmosphere-Atmosphere D. Geosphere-Atmosphere

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The first scientist to use a telescope for astronomical purposes was ________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Why is granite considered a coarse-grained felsic rock?

A) It contains a lot of feldspar and silica. B) It contains little feldspar and silica. C) It contains a lot of magnesium and iron. D) It contains a lot of feldspar and a little silica.

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