In addition to rock particles, soil also contains________.

air and water

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water and plants

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minerals, organic matter, air and water

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water air and plants

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Solution

The correct options are
A
air and water

B
water and plants

C
minerals, organic matter, air and water

Small particles of soil are formed due to weathering of rocks.The organic matter in the soil is home to many organisms. These organisms add many nutrients and minerals to the soil by their microbial action. So in addition to rock particles soil contains minerals, organic matter, air and water.

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Tick the most suitable answer.
In addition to the rock particles, the soil contains ___.
(i) air and water
(ii) water and plants
(iii) minerals, organic matter, air and water
(iv) water, air, and plants

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In addition to rock particles, soil also contains________.(you may choose more than one option)

Soil contains air, water, minerals and organic matter.

What conclusion can be made from the above statement?

Q. The four main components of soil are

(a) tiny pieces of rock, humus, air and sand
(b) humus, clay, water and salts
(c) air, water, tiny pieces of rock and manure
(d) tiny pieces of rock, air water and humus

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