Which of the following organisms makes the soil porous-ScorpionsSnakesBeetlesEarthworms

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Standard VII

Chemistry

Soil

Which of the ...

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Which of the following organisms makes the soil porous?

Scorpions

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Snakes

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Earthworms

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Solution

The correct option is D Earthworms
Earthworms help increase the amount of air and water that gets into the soil, make it porous. They break down organic matter like leaves and grass into nutrients that plants can use. When they eat, they leave behind castings that are a valuable type of fertilizer. Earthworms are like free farm help.

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