Question

The microorganisms present in the soil require moisture (water) and nutrients for growth and survival. Choose from the options below the habitat (place) where the soil has plenty of water and nutrients.

• A. Desert
• B. Forest
• C. Open field
• D. Cricket ground

Answer 1

The correct option is B

Forest

The correct option is B.

Explanation of the correct option:

1. Several plants and trees are growing in the forest.
2. The forest has enough moisture and nutrients because of the plants and trees there.
3. It aids in encouraging the growth of microorganisms.

Explanation of the incorrect option:

Option A:

A desert is a barren area of terrain that is hot, dry, and covered in sand.

Option C:

Any section of the field distant from the heavily trafficked line of scrimmage where the defense is widely dispersed is called an open field, it is also known as a "broken field."

Option D:

Although a cricket pitch is typically slightly oval, a circular field is thought to be the ideal one. Its diameter ranges from 137 to 150 meters.

Final answer: The habitat where the soil has plenty of water and nutrients is in forests.