Question

There are two basic branches of soil science, $\underset{–}{\left(i\right)}$ is concerned with the influence of soils on living things, particularly plants and $\underset{–}{\left(ii\right)}$ is focused on the formation, morphology and classification of soils in their natural environment. Select the option which correctly fills the blanks.

• A. $\underset{–}{\left(i\right)}$ Pedology $\underset{–}{\left(ii\right)}$ Edaphology
• B. $\underset{–}{\left(i\right)}$ Geology $\underset{–}{\left(ii\right)}$ Pedology
• C. $\underset{–}{\left(i\right)}$ Geology $\underset{–}{\left(ii\right)}$ Meterology
• D. $\underset{–}{\left(i\right)}$ Edaphology $\underset{–}{\left(ii\right)}$ Pedology

Answer 1

The correct option is D $\underset{–}{\left(i\right)}$ Edaphology $\underset{–}{\left(ii\right)}$ Pedology

• Edaphology mainly focuses on how soil influences living things especially plants. It involves the study of how soil affects the way human nature uses the land for growing plants.
• Pedology, on the other hand, involves the study of soil classification and soil morphology. It is the study of soils, including their chemical and physical properties as they are in their natural environment.