Question

Mention two characteristics of fertile soil

Answer 1

rich in soil nutrients and made up of clayey materials

Answer 2

Answer:

The characteristics of fertile soil are as follows :

• It contains adequate amount of moisture to supply essential nutrients to the plants.

• It has sufficient depth to enable the plants to grow their roots as per their requirements.

• It is rich in nutrients such as nitrogen, phosphorous and potassium, that are necessary for basic plant nourishment.

• It contains organic matter that improves the structure of soil.