Question
Is soil a nonrenewable natural resource?(1 point)
Responses
Yes, it takes a long time to form and cannot be replaced easily
Yes, it takes a long time to form and cannot be replaced easily
No, it can be replenished at a rate comparable to or faster than its consumption
No, it can be replenished at a rate comparable to or faster than its consumption
Question 2
A farmer wants to properly manage her soil to prevent a situation like the Dust Bowl. What is the best way to manage the soil?(1 point)
Responses
Remove humus from the soil
Remove humus from the soil
Water the soil frequently
Water the soil frequently
Frequently dig the soil to get rid of unwanted plants
Frequently dig the soil to get rid of unwanted plants
Allow plants such as grass to root in it
Responses
Yes, it takes a long time to form and cannot be replaced easily
Yes, it takes a long time to form and cannot be replaced easily
No, it can be replenished at a rate comparable to or faster than its consumption
No, it can be replenished at a rate comparable to or faster than its consumption
Question 2
A farmer wants to properly manage her soil to prevent a situation like the Dust Bowl. What is the best way to manage the soil?(1 point)
Responses
Remove humus from the soil
Remove humus from the soil
Water the soil frequently
Water the soil frequently
Frequently dig the soil to get rid of unwanted plants
Frequently dig the soil to get rid of unwanted plants
Allow plants such as grass to root in it
Answers
GPT-4o mini
For Question 1: **Yes, it takes a long time to form and cannot be replaced easily.** Soil takes a significant amount of time to develop and is often considered a nonrenewable resource when its degradation occurs faster than it can be replenished.
For Question 2: **Allow plants such as grass to root in it.** This helps to prevent erosion, retain moisture, and improve soil structure, all of which are important for soil health and effective management.
For Question 2: **Allow plants such as grass to root in it.** This helps to prevent erosion, retain moisture, and improve soil structure, all of which are important for soil health and effective management.