Question

Which of the following are Edaphic factors?

• A. pH
• B. Minerals
• C. Organic matter in soil
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is D All of the above

• Abiotic factors are non-living chemical and physical parts of the environment that affect living organisms and the functioning of ecosystems. For example, rain, wind, temperature, altitude, soil, pollution, nutrients, pH, types of soil, and sunlight.
• The edaphic factor is an abiotic factor relating to the physical or chemical composition of the soil found in a particular area. For example, the pH of the soil, Minerals present in the soil and organic matter in the soil.
  
• Hence pH, Minerals and organic matter in soil are examples for Edaphic factors because these are physical or chemical composition of the soil found in a particular area.
• So, the correct answer is 'All the above'.