Soil acts as a reservoir for plants because it

supplies mineral nutrients

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does not hold water

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supplies air to roots

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stabilises the plants

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Solution

The correct option is D stabilises the plants
Soil acts as a reservoir for plants because soil provides most of the mineral nutrients essential for the growth and development of plants. Soil not only supplies minerals but also holds water, supplies air to roots, and stabilises the plants.

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Identify the correct statements related to soil

A. Soil acts as a matrix and stabilizes the plant

B. Soil is the source for both inorganic and organic solutes

C. Soil holds water and supplies air to the roots

D. Soil acts as a reservoir of gasses

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