Complete the correlation: Abiotic soil constituent : Mineral particles :: Biotic soil constituent : ________
Complete the correlation: Abiotic soil constituent : Mineral particles :: Biotic soil constituent : ________
Humus
Bedrock
Soil water
Air pockets
Solution
Minerals, water, and air are non-living (abiotic) components of soil, whereas humus is formed from dead, decomposing plant and animal tissue (biotic component).