Which of the following is NOT considered part of the soil?
A) fine, fragmented mineral particles
B) water
C) air
D) dead and rotting plant parts
E) living plants

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Living plants are not considered part of the soil, as they are growing on top of the soil and extracting nutrients from it, but the soil itself consists of mineral particles, water, air, and organic matter (such as dead and rotting plant parts).

Which of the Following Is NOT Considered Part of the Soil