OBJECTIVE FORESTRY

FORESTRY

SOIL SCIENCE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Soil is made up of:
A
Sand
B
Silt
C
Clay
D
All of these
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -It is made up mainly of mineral particles, organic materials, air, water and living organisms-all of which interact slowly yet constantly. Most plants get their nutrients from the soil and they are the main source of food for humans, animals and birds.

Detailed explanation-2: -Soil is made up of organic matter, minerals and weathered rocks found on the earth.

Detailed explanation-3: -What is soil? In short, soil is a mixture of minerals, dead and living organisms (organic materials), air, and water. These four ingredients react with one another in amazing ways, making soil one of our planet’s most dynamic and important natural resources. Soil is used by people in numerous ways.

Detailed explanation-4: -It is made up of minerals, organic materials and rock particles.

Detailed explanation-5: -Mixture of rocks particles, sand and decaying dead matters is known as soil. Soil supports the growth of plants by holding their roots and supplying water to them. Soil is formed by weathering. Weathering is the process of breaking down of rocks by the action of wind, water and climate.

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