10 Questions
Which of the following best defines soil water management?
Active involvement in controlling soil water content for environmental needs
What is soil erosion?
The gradual process of land deterioration and disappearance due to the actions of water, wind, and other factors
What are the major agents responsible for soil detachment?
Water and wind
What happens when soil erosion becomes severe?
The land can no longer be cultivated and is abandoned
What is an optimal state in soil water management?
A compromise between competing uses and needs
Which discipline is NOT associated with soil science?
Zoology
What term is often used interchangeably with soil science?
Pedology
What is one of the focuses of soil science?
Water management
What is the study of soil formation, chemistry, morphology, and classification called?
Pedology
Which profession is NOT mentioned as a contributor to soil science?
Astronomer
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