Question

Agriculture has no impact on the levels of organic content in soil because organic matter is plowed back into the soil every year.

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Answer 1

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False — agriculture often reduces soil organic matter. Tillage, residue removal, erosion, drainage and intensive cropping accelerate decomposition and loss of organic carbon even when residues are plowed in. Practices like no‑till, cover crops, diverse rotations and adding organic amendments help maintain or build soil organic matter.