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Unit Test — Unit test

Question 25 • OK-Environmental Science-Sem B -CA- 36431B

Soil compaction results from _______.

Answer
A
the reduction or elimination of pore space in soil
B
the weight of heavy machinery on soil
C
livestock walking over soil
D
all of the above

Explanation

Soil compaction is the reduction or elimination of pore space in soil. Heavy machinery and livestock walking over soil can both press soil particles together and cause that reduction. Therefore, the best answer is “all of the above.”

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