FORESTRY
SOIL SCIENCE
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Question
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There are four major components of soil. Evaluate which of the following components comprises least amount of material incorporated into the soil?
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Mineral matter
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Soil Air
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Soil water
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Organic matter
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -least components of soil is clay. The typically soil consists of approximately 45% mineral, 5 % organic matter, 20-30 % water and 20-30 % air.
Detailed explanation-2: -The amount of each of the four major components of soil depends on the quantity of vegetation, soil compaction, and water present in the soil. A good, healthy soil has sufficient air, water, minerals, and organic material to promote and sustain plant life.
Detailed explanation-3: -Organic matter makes up just 2–10% of most soil’s mass and has an important role in the physical, chemical and biological function of agricultural soils.
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