Question

Soil contains air, water, minerals and organic matter.

What conclusion can be made from the above statement?

• A. Soil can support plant and animal life.
• B. Soil cannot support life.
• C. Soil can support only plant life.
• D. Soil can support only animal life.

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Soil can support plant and animal life.

Soil which has water, minerals and organic matter supports the growth of plants by providing them with nutrients. Animals are dependent on plants for their food, nutrition and oxygen. Hence we can conclude that soil can support plant and animal life.