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What did Friedrich Fallou coin the term for the scientific study of soils in 1862?
What did Friedrich Fallou coin the term for the scientific study of soils in 1862?
- Sedimentology
- Pedology (correct)
- Climatology
- Geology
According to Hans Jennys, which of the following is NOT part of the conceptual equation defining soil?
According to Hans Jennys, which of the following is NOT part of the conceptual equation defining soil?
- Organisms
- Climate
- Biology (correct)
- Time
What did Hans Jennys' equation S = f (cl, o, r, p, t, …) synthesize to form a paradigm of soil science?
What did Hans Jennys' equation S = f (cl, o, r, p, t, …) synthesize to form a paradigm of soil science?
- Chemical elements
- Human physiology
- Solar system properties
- Concepts of the time (correct)
Which of the following is NOT a force responsible for changing the Earth's surface according to the text?
Which of the following is NOT a force responsible for changing the Earth's surface according to the text?
In relation to soil science, what does 'S' represent in Hans Jennys' conceptual equation?
In relation to soil science, what does 'S' represent in Hans Jennys' conceptual equation?
What is the primary composition of the core of the Earth?
What is the primary composition of the core of the Earth?
Which layer of the Earth is capable of plastic flow?
Which layer of the Earth is capable of plastic flow?
What is the solid covering over the underlying mantle known as?
What is the solid covering over the underlying mantle known as?
Plate tectonics is the concept that the Earth's outer surface consists of which large plates?
Plate tectonics is the concept that the Earth's outer surface consists of which large plates?
What is weathering defined as in geological terms?
What is weathering defined as in geological terms?
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