Question

Physical chemical and biological components of soil

Answer 1

Soil is composed of a matrix of minerals, organic matter, air, and water. Each component is important for supporting plant growth, microbial communities, and chemical decomposition. Image courtesy of FAO. The largest component of soil is the mineralportion, which makes up approximately 45% to 49% of the volume.

Answer 2

Soil is composed of a matrix of minerals, organic matter, air, and water. Each component is important for supporting plant growth, microbial communities, and chemical decomposition. The largest component of soil is the mineralportion.