Question

arrange these stages of moisture retention in the correct order, from when water first enters the soil to when it becomes available to plants. 1. plant uptake of water 2. water absorption by soil 3. water release for plants 4. water storage in pores question 11 (1 point) which is a direct result of higher organic matter in soil? a fewer soil microbes b darker soil color c less water available for plants d less crop yield question 12 (1 point) which agricultural practice increases organic matter in soil? a burning crops b adding compost or manure c flooding fields d spraying pesticides

Explanation:

For the first question, water first enters the soil and is absorbed by it. Then it is stored in the pores. After that, water is released for plants to uptake. For the second question, higher organic matter in soil usually results in a darker soil color as organic - matter is often dark. For the third question, adding compost or manure is an agricultural practice that increases organic matter in soil as these materials are rich in organic components.

Answer:

Question 1: 2, 4, 3, 1
Question 11: b. Darker soil color
Question 12: b. Adding compost or manure