6. soils are to be considered a "living" organism, although it is an abiotic factor. the slide on soil
health discusses the soil eating, breathing, etc. for each living soil characteristic, explain how it
might be able to do those things, although it is not "living".
eating
breathing
circulating nutrients and fluids
reproduction

stress fractures occur largely in the feet and legs and are common in sports that require repetitive impact, primarily running/jumping sports such as gymnastics or track and field.

one characteristic that is shared by all is a soft body. many

of these invertebrate animals also have an outer shell to protect their

body. oysters, clams, snails, and mussels are all mollusks. so are octopuses, squids, and slugs. mollusks live on land and in freshwater.