Answer:
The percentage of space not occupied by solid matter in soil is called :
B. Porosity.
Step-by-step 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.