Question

The decomposition process carried out by soil microorganisms enhances the natural availability of ________ in the soil.

• A. essential elements
• B. small insects
• C. water
• D. Both A and B

Answer 1

The correct option is A

essential elements

Microorganisms decompose dead plants and animals in the soil and break them down into simple essential elements like carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, etc. Thus, soil microorganisms play a very important role in increasing soil fertility.