Question

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people might monitor soil quality for which two reasons?
a. to slow the salinization process
b. to make sure highways are smooth
c. to form high - quality new bedrock
d. to protect the food supply

Explanation:

Soil quality monitoring is crucial in environmental sciences. Salinization (excess salt in soil) harms plant growth, so monitoring helps slow it (A). Good soil is vital for agriculture, protecting food supply (D). Highways (B) relate to construction, not soil. Bedrock (C) is deep - seated rock, not directly tied to soil quality monitoring for common purposes.

Answer:

A. To slow the salinization process, D. To protect the food supply