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The substance in the form that makes it fertile and provides nutrients to the soil is _____________.
(a) Water
(b) air
(c) humus
(d) clay

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Solution

(c) humus

Humus comprises various organic matter or nutrients that are essential for plants to grow. Hence, it makes soil fertile and provides nutrients to the soil.

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