B)Facilitated diffusion is a form of active transport. Regular diffusion is a form of passive transport.
According to the 2011 Earth Science Reference Table, Selenite Gypsum has an approximate hardness of 2.
The hardness of calcite is 3.
The hardness of apatite is 5 according to the Moh's hardness scale.
The hardness of diamond is 10.
The compost provides more nutrients for the seeds to feed on
Prokaryotes have a significant role in decomposition of organic matter, bringing back key nutrients into the trophic network. By decomposing dead plant or animal parts, they enable the circulation of elements like phosphorus and sodium.
On the other hand, specialized bacteria have a role in transforming nitrogen compounds in the soil, converting them into chemical forms that are suitable for other organisms to use.
Earths lithospere is solid and sits on top of the softer asthenosphere.