The upper layer of desert soil is rich in minerals because? a. strong winds form many minerals b. there is little leaching c. desert plants do not need minerals d. few animals live there

The correct answer should be "there is little leaching".

the scientific method.

well for one plants are always the producer, so a is the answer. a wolf is more of the consumer(predator) and the deer is the prey so i know those two are out of the question. also mushrooms are fungi/fungus so a is the producer.