Which statement accurately describes effective scientists? a. They try to publish as much work as possible to seem more important. b. They prefer to deal with questions that involve opinions and personal preferences. c. They are willing to believe in ideas, even if there is no supporting evidence. d. They usually accept what they hear from others. e. They are open to results that change, or even refute, a previously accepted idea.

e. theyre open to results that hanfe or even refute a perviously accepted idea.

1: most common garden plants prefer loam — soils with a balance of different-sized mineral particles (approximately 40% sand, 40% silt, and 20% clay) with ample organic matter and pore space. however, some plants grow better in sandy soils, while others are well-adapted to clay soils.

2: available water capacity is the maximum amount of plant available water a soil can provide. it is an indicator of a soil's ability to retain water and make it sufficiently available for plant use. available water capacity is the water held in soil between its field capacity and permanent wilting point.

3: it is the same for all living things (plants and animals). it also includes very tiny organisms that our eyes cannot see. they are known as microorganisms, and include viruses, bacteria and fungi.