Which of the Following Is Considered Part of the Soil

question 60

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is considered part of the soil?

• A) water
• B) air
• C) dead and rotting plant parts
• D) fine, fragmented mineral particles
• E) all of the above

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Definitions:

Photosynthetic Ground

The base environment or substrate that supports photosynthetic organisms, providing necessary conditions for light absorption and CO2 fixation.

Guard Cells

Specialized cells in the epidermis of plants that regulate gas exchange and water loss by opening and closing the stomata.

Subsidiary Cells

Specialized plant cells located around the stomatal aperture, playing a key role in the opening and closing of the stomata for gas exchange.

Stomata

Tiny openings or pores found on the surface of leaves and stems that regulate gas exchange and water vapor between the plant and the atmosphere.