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Physical Properties of Soil

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Question

__________ makes soil porous and allows water and air to penetrate deep underground.

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Solution

Humus:
The organic component of soil formed by the decomposition of leaves is known as humus.
Humus helps to make the soil porous and allows water and air to penetrate deep underground.
Final answer:
Humus makes soil porous and allows water and air to penetrate deep underground.

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