What is the name for the percentage of space not occupied by solid matter in

soil?

O

A. Profile material

O

B. Porosity

C. Permeable

O

D. Parent material

The percentage of space not occupied by solid matter in soil is called:

B. Porosity.

Explanation:

Porosity is represented as the percentage of void in the soil. In simple words, it is the number of pores present in a soil. The porosity of soil is a factor that determines the quality and suitability of the soil for agriculture. A more porous soil does not hold lot of water and nutrient while a less porous soil retains water and nutrient. Thus neither a extremely porous nor a less porous soil is suitable for agriculture.

For APEX: Porosity