What are four of the seven benefits of organic matter in the soil?

What will be an ideal response?


• Increase water-holding capacity
• Provide pore space, which enhances aeration that is critical for good plant growth
• Prevent small particles of clay from producing a solid mass, thereby enhancing root
growth
• Regulate soil temperature
• Release small amounts of nitrogen and other nutrients as it decays
• Increase the cation exchange capacity (CEC), which is a measurement of the soil's
ability to hold nutrients
• Promote the growth of microorganisms, which in turn helps to condition the soil

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Concrete joints can be grouped into _____.

a. two classes b. three classes c. four classes d. five classes

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¿Cuáles de estos tipos de maderos elaborados es más probable que se use para carpintería de detalles que para vigas de soporte?

a. Glulam b. LVL c. PSL d. LSL

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Talking down to employees by oversimplifying the directions is called _____

A) partiality B) a double standard C) ?indifference D) condescending attitude

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Where is the decimal system of dimensioning used and why?

What will be an ideal response?

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