Soil Science

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What does soil conservation primarily aim to protect soil against?

  • Physical loss by erosion (correct)
  • Microbial degradation
  • Loss of nutrients
  • Chemical reactions

What does soil microbiology study?

  • Chemical reactions in soil
  • Protection of soil against erosion
  • Physical properties of soil
  • Population and role of microorganisms in soil (correct)

What is the meaning of the Latin word 'SOLUM' from which 'soil' is derived?

  • Habitat
  • Debris
  • Floor (correct)
  • Earth's surface

What is the layman's understanding of soil?

<p>Dirt or debris (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of soil pedology?

<p>Soil genesis and classification (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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