Unearth Your Soil Science Knowledge

Soil science is the study of soil as a natural resource on the surface of the Earth, including its formation, classification, and properties in relation to its use and management.

The branches of soil science include pedology (formation, chemistry, morphology, and classification of soil) and edaphology (how soils interact with living things, especially plants).

Engineers, agronomists, chemists, geologists, physical geographers, ecologists, biologists, microbiologists, silviculturists, sanitarians, archaeologists, and specialists in regional planning all contribute to the advancement of soil sciences.

<p>Soil science studies the physical, chemical, biological, and fertility properties of soils.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Soil scientists have raised concerns about how to preserve soil and arable land.</p> Signup and view all the answers