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Agriculture · Q805

Soil Science

Graduate and Post Graduate · Agriculture · question 805

Q805

Soils are made up of minerals air, water and

A.
Plants
B.
Organic matter
Answer
C.
Sand
D.
Stones

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
Soils are made up of minerals air, water and organic matter.
Soil is commonly referred to as earth or dirt and is a mixture of organic matter, minerals, gases, liquids and organisms that support life.
Soil consists of a solid phase of minerals and organic matter as well as a porous phase that holds gases and water.