Earthworms add their wastes to the soil and then die and decay in the soil. Which component of the soil are they adding to? litter

humus

silt

clay

Humus

Explanation:

The importance of earthworms for soil lies primarily in their effect on the decomposition of primary organic matter and the formation of humus. ... Earthworms are involved in the transformation of complex organic compounds into simple forms that can be used by plants.

you did not attach the discourse, but i assume it to be the discourse on the origin and basis of inequality among men (the original titile in french is: "discours sur l'origine et les fondements de l'inégalité parmi les hommes"), also know as "second discourse". in this discourse, jean-jacques rousseau emphasizes that private property is the basis of all inequalities.

therefore, what enabled the old regime to maintain as long as it did was private property.