A Soil Can Be Amended to Reduce Minerals from Leaching

Question

A soil can be amended to reduce minerals from leaching into the water table by adding
A)humus.
B)sand.
C)mycorrhizae.
D)nitrogen.
E)silt.

Accepted Answer

Humus is an organic material that can improve soil structure and increase water retention. It can also reduce nutrient leaching by binding to minerals and preventing them from being carried away by water.