Read the given statement and select the correct option. Statement-1: Soil serves as a reservoir of essential elements.
Statement-2: Soil develops, over the years, through physical and chemical weathering of rocks.

Options

A. both statements 1 and 2 are correct.
B. Statement 1 is correct but statement 2 is incorrect
C. Statement 1 is incorrect but statement 2 in correct.
D. Both statements 1 and 2 are incorrect.

Answer

A

Explanation

Soil seves as a reservoir of essential elements. More than sixty essential elements are found in soil. It is the upper weathered humus containing part of Earth's surface which sustains terrestrial plant life. Weathering or breaking of rock into fine powder can occur due to atmospheric changes, mechanical forces, chemical changes and biological breakdown over the years.