Question
In the composition of soil on volume basis soil water and soil air comprises 50%. What is the percent of mineral matter?
Solution
The basic components of soil are minerals, organic matter, water and air. The typical soil consists of approximately 45% mineral, 5% organic matter, 20-30% water, and 20-30% air.
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