GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

SOIL AND AGRICULTURE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Soil factors are otherwise known as -
A
Biotic factors
B
Edaphic factors
C
Climatic factors
D
Physiographic factors
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Edaphic factors-soil profile, structure, porosity, soil moisture, soil air. soil organisms. The factors which relate to structure and composition of soil are called edaphic factors. Soil is a very complex medium.

Detailed explanation-2: -The edaphic factor includes the physical, chemical, and biological properties of soil that result from biologic and geologic phenomena or anthropogenic activities. Discontinuities in the edaphic factor contribute to the intriguing patterns of diversity we see in the biotic world.

Detailed explanation-3: -Abstract: The edaphic factors are the soil properties that affect the diversity of organisms living in the soil environment. These include soil structure, temperature, pH, and salinity.

Detailed explanation-4: -These edaphic factors are related to the structure and composition of the soil. It includes the physical, chemical, and biological properties of soil. The soil composition, organic matter content, soil moisture, humidity, and microorganisms all constitute edaphic factors.

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