Question

The soil pore depicted in the image helps in

• A. Storage of air
• B. Storage of water
• C. Storage of carbon dioxide
• D. Both A and B

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

Both A and B

• Soil porosity is important for many reasons. A primary reason is that soil pores contain the groundwater that many of us drink.
• Another important aspect of soil porosity is that the oxygen found within these pore spaces.
• All plants need oxygen for respiration, so a well-aerated soil is important for growing crops. Hence, the soil pores help in storage of air and storage of water.

So, the correct answer is 'Both A and B'.