Question

Soil acts as a reservoir for plants because it

• A. supplies mineral nutrients
• B. does not hold water
• C. supplies air to roots
• D. stabilises the plants

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (C), (D)

The correct options are
A supplies mineral nutrients
C supplies air to roots
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.