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Soil is an example of

A

homogeneous Mixture

B

element

C

compound

D

heterogeneous Mixture

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**Step-by-Step Text Solution:** 1. **Understanding Soil Composition**: Soil is composed of various substances, including organic matter, inorganic matter, air, and decaying microorganisms. 2. **Identifying the Nature of Soil**: Since soil contains a mix of different components, it does not have a uniform composition. This means that the different substances can be distinguished from one another. 3. **Defining Mixtures**: Mixtures can be classified into two categories based on their composition: homogeneous and heterogeneous. - **Homogeneous Mixture**: A mixture that has a uniform composition throughout, meaning that the different components are not distinguishable. - **Heterogeneous Mixture**: A mixture that has a non-uniform composition, where the different components can be identified separately. 4. **Classifying Soil**: Given that soil contains various substances and has a non-uniform composition, it is classified as a heterogeneous mixture. 5. **Conclusion**: Therefore, the answer to the question "Soil is an example of" is that soil is an example of a heterogeneous mixture. ---

**Step-by-Step Text Solution:** 1. **Understanding Soil Composition**: Soil is composed of various substances, including organic matter, inorganic matter, air, and decaying microorganisms. 2. **Identifying the Nature of Soil**: Since soil contains a mix of different components, it does not have a uniform composition. This means that the different substances can be distinguished from one another. 3. **Defining Mixtures**: Mixtures can be classified into two categories based on their composition: homogeneous and heterogeneous. ...
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