There are several properties that are characteristic of a soil in which typical plants would grow well. Of the following, which would be the least conducive to plant growth?

A) abundant humus
B) numerous soil organisms
C) compacted soil
D) high cation exchange capacity


C

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today a. have jaws. b. are chordates. c. are vertebrates. d. are craniates. e. are craniate, vertebrate chordates with jaws.

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