Which statements accurately describe soil? check all that apply.

soil condition directly affects crop growth.
soil is used faster than it is replaced.
soil cannot be replaced in a short time.
the amount of soil on earth is unlimited.
the destruction of soil can take just minutes.

Soil condition directly affects crop growth.

Explanation:

Soil condition affects the crop growth directly. If a soil is in fertile condition then the growth of crop which is growing in such soil will be good but if the soil is infertile then the crop will not grow to its fullest. A fertile soil is the one which has optimum condition for growth of a crop like suitable pH, moisture retention capacity, good amount of nutrients & minerals like nitrogen, phosphorus, sodium, potassium, magnesium etc. If a soil is rich in all these constituents then the crop which is growing in this soil will be healthy. But, if a soil is infertile then the crop which is growing on that soil will be under stress and will not be able to grow completely.

the element that provides strength to the exoskeletons of clams and oysters is phosphorus. this is so because calcium carbonate is the main component in the shells.

explanation:

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