Advertisements
Advertisements
Question
Describe about the composition of soil.
Short/Brief Note
Advertisements
Solution
- The basic components of soil are mineral, organic matter, water, and air.
- It consists of about 45% mineral, 5% organic matter, 25% of water, and 25% air.
- The composition of soil varies from place to place and from time to time.
shaalaa.com
Soil Formation and Preparation for Agriculture
Is there an error in this question or solution?
APPEARS IN
RELATED QUESTIONS
Choose the incorrect statement from the following
State the types of soils.
Give an account on different layers of soil.
______ is a part composed of organic matter mixed with mineral matter.
In the soil composition is ______ air.
______ soils are formed by the deposition of silt by the running water.
There are ______ different types of minerals found on the earth's surface.
Soil is a basic requirement for the growth of ______ and ______.
Soil supports ecosystem and play an important role in land management.
Name the layer in the Earth.
