Practice mode Soil Science

What is the part of the soil in contact with the root surface called?

Correct answer B. Rhizosphere

Explanation

The rhizosphere is soil directly influenced by roots. The lithosphere is the earth's rocky outer shell and the atmosphere is the gaseous envelope, so neither describes soil around roots.

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