In a certain activity, a sample of soil was mixed with water in a transparent container, shaken and allowed to settle. This was to investigate...

In a certain activity, a sample of soil was mixed with water in a transparent container, shaken and allowed to settle. This was to investigate soil
A. drainage
B. fertility
C. composition
D. capillarity.

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The correct answer is C. composition

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sharon kalunda answered the question on July 29, 2019 at 12:14

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