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A scientist is studying soil and has determined that it is composed of 5 things. She has determined 4 of them: Living organisms, rock fragments, water, and air. What piece is

she missing?
A. Lime
B. Mineral castings
C. Mantle
D. Dead organic material

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Answer:

D. Dead organic material

Step-by-step explanation:

D should be right because you find alot of things decaying in soil, its the main reason we can recycle nutrients and things are able to grow in soil.

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