Most important climatic factors that regulate the rate of decomposition are
Temperature and soil moisture
Soil pH and aeration
Aeration and temperature
Moisture and soil pH
Factors that Regulates Decomposition -
Temperature and soil moisture are the most important climatic factors that regulate decomposition through their effects on the activities of soil microbes.
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Warm and moist environment favour decomposition whereas low temperature and anaerobiosis inhibit decomposition resulting in build up of organic materials.
Correct option is 1