What are the organic and inorganic components of soil?

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The dead organic matter like dead leaves and plants constitute organic component. Also the living micro-organisms in soil help in producing organic matter by disintegrating bio waste, while minerals in soil constitute inorganic component
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In general, soil contains 40-45% inorganic matter, 5% organic matter, 25% water, and 25% air. In order to sustain plant life, the proper mix of air, water, minerals, and organic material is required. Humus, the organic material in soil, is composed of microorganisms (dead and alive) and decaying...
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In general, soil contains 40-45% inorganic matter, 5% organic matter, 25% water, and 25% air. In order to sustain plant life, the proper mix of air, water, minerals, and organic material is required. Humus, the organic material in soil, is composed of microorganisms (dead and alive) and decaying plan...
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organic components of soil are the dead plants or animals , micro organisms and decaying plants whereas inorganic material of soil is composed of rock, which is composed of silt,sand &clay
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inorganic components are:nitrogen,calcium,phosphorous,calciumand iron organic components are :carbon,humus,dead remains of plants and animals
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In general, soil contains 40-45% inorganic matter, 5% organic matter, 25% water, and 25% air. In order to sustain plant life, the proper mix of air, water, minerals, and organic material is required. Humus, the organic material in soil, is composed of microorganisms (dead and alive) and decaying plan...
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Plants obtain inorganic elements from the soil, which serves as a natural medium for land plants. Soil is the outer, loose layer that covers the surface of Earth. Soil quality, a major determinant, along with climate, of plant distribution and growth, depends not only on the chemical composition of the...
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Plants obtain inorganic elements from the soil, which serves as a natural medium for land plants. Soil is the outer, loose layer that covers the surface of Earth. Soil quality, a major determinant, along with climate, of plant distribution and growth, depends not only on the chemical composition of the soil, but also the topography (regional surface features) and the presence of living organisms.In this 45 % inorganic mineral matter,5% organic matter,25% water and 25% air. read less
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Mineral is the inorganic component of soil such as sand, silt, and clay). Organic matter isMineral is the inorganic component of soil which includes soil particles such as sand, silt, and clay. Organic matter is the organic component of soil such as residue of dead plants, animals and organisms the organic...
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Mineral is the inorganic component of soil such as sand, silt, and clay). Organic matter isMineral is the inorganic component of soil which includes soil particles such as sand, silt, and clay. Organic matter is the organic component of soil such as residue of dead plants, animals and organisms the organic component of soil which includes the residue of dead plants, animals and organisms read less
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Miners is inorganic component of soil such as clay,land and silt.And organic component of soil is residue of dead,plant,animaland organisms.
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Compounds of soil containing carbon,hydrogen and oxygen in their chemical formula (eg: methane in dead bodies) constitute organic and remaining(eg: nitrogen compounds) are inorganic components of soil.
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