Question

Which of the organisms below help to improve the soil?

• A. scorpion
• B. rabbits
• C. earthworm
• D. bee

Answer 1

The correct option is C

earthworm

The correct option is C

Explanation for the correct option:

1. Earthworms enhance incorporation and decomposition of organic matter, increase soil aggregate stability, improve porosity and water infiltration, and increase microbial activity.

Explanation for the incorrect option:

Option A

1. Scorpions particularly don't have a big role in soil fertility instead they play an important role in their ecosystem by keeping insect populations low.

Option B

1. Rabbits also don't have a big role in the enhancement of soil fertility.

Option D

1. Bees play a vital role in our ecosystem as they pollinate our plants by acting as a pollinating agent which in turn is a very useful step for the flowering plants to undergo fertilization.

Final answer: Earthworm helps to improve the soil.