what is the components of soil?
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❂COMPONENTS OF SOIL : the soil is mainly composed of (i). minerals (45%) (ii) organic Matter (5%) (iii) water (25%) (iv) air (25%).
living organism and their remains are also found in soil.
➊.MINERALS : the small Rock particles of different sizes contain mineral matter. the mineral content found in the soil depends on the type of Rock from which the soil is formed.
➋.ORGANIC MATTER : organic matter in the soil is present in the form of humus which consist of decayed Living Organism.humus play a major role in deciding the structure of soil.
➌.WATER : water is present as a thin film around the soil particles. it also consists of dissolved minerals and nutrients.
➍.AIR : air is is present in the spaces between the particles of soil. it is essential for the respiration of plant roots and organism present in the soil
➎.LIVING ORGANISM : many living organism are present in the soil like earthworms, snails,insects and other microorganisms (bacteria, fungi).
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Soil is composed of many minerals and organic matter.
The largest component of soil is themineral portion, which makes up approximately 45% to 49% of the volume.
Components of soil: The four major components of soil are shown: inorganic minerals, organic matter, water, and air.
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Here is your answer..
Soil is composed of many minerals and organic matter.
The largest component of soil is themineral portion, which makes up approximately 45% to 49% of the volume.
Components of soil: The four major components of soil are shown: inorganic minerals, organic matter, water, and air.
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