Question

A farmer plants corn in nutrient rich soil. The corn plants absorb nutrients from the soil in order to grow and perform life processes. After the corn plants mature, the farmer harvests the corn and sells it for human consumption. He continues to plant and harvest corn for many years without adding fertilizer. How will the continuous planting and harvesting of corn most likely affect the soil in which it is grown? A. The soil will become more fertile. B. The soil will begin producing its own fertilizer. C. The soil will change into igneous rock. D. The soil will become less fertile.

Answer 1

Hello,

I believe the correct option is D.) The soil will become less fertile. B.) and C.) are out of the answer's options. I don't think A) is correct.


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Answer 2

Answer:

THE ANSWER IS D.) The soil will become less fertile

Explanation:

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