FORESTRY
SOIL SCIENCE
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Question
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Soil is a mixture of ____
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air, minerals and water
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living and non-living things
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sand, silt, clay and nutrients
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all of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The mixture of rock particles, sand and humus is called the soil.
Detailed explanation-2: -Soil is a mixture of broken rocks and minerals, living organisms, and decaying organic matter called humus. Humus is dark, soft and rich in nutrients.
Detailed explanation-3: -Soil is a mix of varying amounts of inorganic matter, organic matter, water, and air. Soil which contains particles of different kinds is a mixture or an impure substance. The components of soil can be separated using physical methods. Therefore, soil can be considered as a mixture.
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