The word Soil means:
Correct answer: B. Both (a) & (b)
- A. Natural body which is composed of a mixture of organic and inorganic matter in which plants and other living organism grow
- B. Both (a) & (b)
- C. The unconsolidated mineral material on the surface of earth that serves as natural medium for land plants
- D. None of these
Explanation
Soil may be defined broadly as a natural body containing organic and inorganic matter that supports organisms, or more narrowly as unconsolidated surface material serving as a medium for land plants. Both descriptions capture accepted aspects of soil.
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