Question

There are two components of soil one that comes from living thing and other from non-living thing. What are these two components?​

Answer 1

Soil is made up of two main components – one that comes from living things and other from non-living things. The living component of the soil consists of microorganisms (decomposers) and other insects while the non-living things in the soil are minerals, organic matter (plant residues), air and water.

Answer 2

Answer:

"The two components of soil are as follows:

1. Humus: Humus is the dark, brown coloured component of the soil and is produced by dead remains of living things.

2. Mineral particles: Mineral particles include minerals such as potassium, calcium and magnesium. These are derived from rocks (non-living things). "