Question

why is moisture retention important for soil?
o a it holds water for plants to use over time
o b it helps soil change color
o c it makes soil harder
o d it attracts insects
question 5 (1 point)
which of these is not a main component of healthy soil?
o a organic matter
o b plastic
o c air
o d mineral matter
question 6 (1 point)
which type of soil is better at holding water?
o a pure clay
o b forest soil with organic matter
o c gravel
o d beach sand

Explanation:

For the first question, moisture - retention in soil is crucial as it stores water for plants to access over time. For the second question, plastic is not a natural or main component of healthy soil; healthy soil consists of organic matter, air, and mineral matter. For the third question, pure clay has small particle size and high surface - area, allowing it to hold more water compared to the other options.

Answer:

a. It holds water for plants to use over time
b. Plastic
a. Pure clay