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</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of soil pedology?

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

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