Mention various component of soil ? also draw the diagram
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Mineral. The largest component of soil is the mineral portion, which makes up approximately 45% to 49% of the volume. ...
Water. Water is the second basic component of soil. ...
Organic matter. Organic matter is the next basic component that is found in soils at levels of approximately 1% to 5%. ...
Gases. ...
Microorganisms.
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To observe the components of soil.
Material required : water, soil and a jar.
Procedure : Take a jar and fill it with water. Now, put some soil, collected from a garden, in it still the contents, and leave it aside for sometime. When the particles settle down the different layers showing the various components of soil are formed.
Observation : The bottom layer is made up of heavy particles of gravel. The layer above it consists of sand particles. Above that a layer of silt is distinctly seen , followed by a layer of turbid water. The topmost layer is of lighter particles of humus.