Question

soil permeability
leaching
leaching can dissolve various substances like nutrients, pesticides, and potentially harmful chemicals, carrying them downward through the soil. while some leaching can look like muddy water, it’s important to note that many substances can leach through the soil without being visible to the naked eye. to definitively assess the presence of chemicals or other materials, testing with appropriate equipment is required.
what kinds of substances can leaching carry downward through the soil?

• living organisms such as plants and animals
• boulders, rocks and other large natural objects
• nutrients, pesticides, and potentially harmful chemicals

Explanation:

The text on the left about Soil Permeability and Leaching states that leaching can dissolve and carry substances like nutrients, pesticides, and potentially harmful chemicals downward through the soil. The other options (living organisms, large natural objects) are not mentioned as being carried by leaching in the provided text.

Answer:

C. nutrients, pesticides, and potentially harmful chemicals (assuming the options are labeled A, B, C with C being the third option as per the content)