Question

Mention any two important of soil ?

Answer 1

Soils provide plants with essential minerals and nutrients. Soils provide air for gaseous exchange between roots and atmosphere. Soils protect plants from erosion and other destructive physical, biological and chemical activity. Soils hold water (moisture) and maintain adequate aeration.

Answer 2

Soils are essential for life, in the sense that they provide the medium for plant growth, habitat for many insects and other organisms, act as a filtration system for surface water, carbon store and maintenance of atmospheric gases. ... Soils provide plants with essential minerals and nutrients.....