Soil is important for life. without soil many plants that we depend on for food and oxygen would not grow. the amount of water that can be absorbed by soil for use by plants and animals is determined by the texture of the soil.

what determines the texture of soil?

a) ph
b) amount of air
c) particle size
d) permeability

Hm.  I'm thinking It might be A), pH.

Explanation:

pH is a measure of hydrogen ion concentration, a measure of the acidity or alkalinity of a solution. The pH scale usually ranges from 0 to 14. Aqueous solutions at 25°C with a pH less than 7 are acidic, while those with a pH greater than 7 are basic or alkaline.

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