Which of the following is(are) the basic component(s) of soil?
A
minerals
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B
organic matter
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C
water
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D
air
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Solution
The correct options are A minerals B organic matter C water D air The basic components of soil are minerals, organic matter, water and air. The typical soil consists of approximately 45%minerals, 5% organic matter, 20−30% water, and 20−30% air.