Soil contain rock particles

Water and plants

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Minerals, organic matter, air and water

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Air and plants

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Air, water and plants

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Solution

The correct option is B Minerals, organic matter, air and water

The soil is formed by weathering of rocks. It contains an organic material (dead decay of leaves and plants) called humus, which makes soil fertile, and mineral by the breakdown of rocks. It also contains soil and water. Thus, the correct option is B.

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Question 1
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

Soil contains air, water, minerals and organic matter.

What conclusion can be made from the above statement?

Q. What is the organic matter formed in the soil when the decaying of plants and animals occur?

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

Question 18
Top-soil contains the following

(a) Humus and living organisms only
(b) Humus and soil particles only
(c) Humus, living organisms and plants
(d) Humus, living organisms and soil particles.

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