Question

What are the different constituents of soil?

Answer 1

The constituent of soil includes :

1. Inorganic constituents - These are the minerals from the parent rocks.
2. Organic constituents - These are partially decayed and decomposed matter of plant animals.
3. Living organisms - These are microorganisms living in the soil.
4. Air - It is the trapped air between the different components and constituents of the soil.