Which of the following statements explains how soil quality impacts ecosystems?
a. Soil quality that is good causes plants to use all of the nutrients in the soil. This causes the soil to become extremely dry and increases soil erosion. This causes many plants and animals to die.
b. Soil quality that is poor can decompose dead organisms. This process could be poisonous and infect plants in the area. Other organisms that live in the soil or feed on plants could also be infected.
c. Soil quality that is poor has a lot of different organisms like fungi and bacteria. These organisms help the plants get nutrients and keep the plants stay healthy.
d. Soil quality that is good allows plants to be healthy by providing them with water and nutrients. Other organisms that live in the soil or feed on plants benefit from this.
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