Gujarat BoardEnglish MediumSTD 9ScienceNatural Resources1 Mark
MCQ
Fertility of soil is measured by its ability to:
A
Retain nutrients
B
Hold organic materials
C
Hold water
✓
Support life
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Answer
Correct option: D.
Support life
The fertility of the soil is not only determined by its ability to hold water or organic materials or its capacity to retain nutrients. It is determined by all of its characteristics combined and how well it can support life. It is considered to be very fertile soil when plants thrive in abundance, microorganisms thrive in abundance, and adequate resources are available.
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