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

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Solution

The answer is option (iii).

In addition to the rock particles, the soil contains minerals, organic matter, air and water. The soil is formed by the breaking down of rocks by the action of wind, water and climate. This process is called weathering.

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Question 2
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(i) sandy soil
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(iii) loamy soil
(iv) a mixture of sand and loam

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(a) tiny pieces of rock, humus, air and sand
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(c) air, water, tiny pieces of rock and manure
(d) tiny pieces of rock, air water and humus

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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

The answer is option (iii). In addition to the rock particles, the soil contains minerals, organic matter, air and water. The soil is formed by the breaking down of rocks by the action of wind, water and climate. This process is called weathering.

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

The answer is option (iii).

In addition to the rock particles, the soil contains minerals, organic matter, air and water. The soil is formed by the breaking down of rocks by the action of wind, water and climate. This process is called weathering.