Question

In addition to the rock particles, the soil contains.

• A. Air and water.
• B. Water and plants.
• C. Minerals, organic matter, air, and water.
• D. Water, air, and plants.

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Minerals, organic matter, air, and water.

The correct option is C.

Explanation for the correct option:

1. Oil, regardless of its source, is made up of both inorganic and organic components.
2. Soil is also the final burial ground for many living species, which contain a vast range of substances.
3. Soil is a biological habitat comprising both aerobic and anaerobic microbes.
4. Because of the presence of air and water, soil includes a diverse range of aerobic and anaerobic microorganisms, as well as the results of their metabolism in the form of organic molecules.

Explanation for the incorrect options:

Option A:

Soil not only contain water and air but it also contains minerals and other organic and inorganic components.

Option B:

Water is required for photosynthesis, which is how plants use solar energy to make their food.

Option D:

Plants employ sunshine, water, and air gases to produce glucose, a kind of sugar that plants require to exist. This is known as photosynthesis.

Final answer: In addition to the rock particles, the soil contains minerals, organic matter, air, and water.