Question

In addition to the rock particles, the soil contains
(i) air and water
(ii) water and plants
(iii) minerals, organic matter, air and water
(iv) water, air and plants
NCERT Solutions for Class 7th Science Chapter 9 Soil Page 105 Exercise Question 1

Answer 1

The answer is
(iii)minerals, organic matter , air and water

minerals like Iron and aluminium (in the combined state) are present.
Organic matter is also present like Bacteria and Plants.
Air is present depending on the inter-soil space .
Water is present depending on the water -retaining capacity of various soils.

Answer 2

mineral, organic matter,air and water