Question

what is the largest component of soil by percentage? organic matter the water mineral matter

Explanation:

Soil components typically include mineral matter, organic matter, water, and air. Mineral matter (rock fragments, sand, silt, clay) makes up the largest percentage (usually 45 - 49% in ideal soil composition), while organic matter is around 1 - 5%, and water/air vary. So the largest component by percentage is mineral matter.

Answer:

mineral matter