Q288
Pedology considers soil as a
A.
Natural body
AnswerB.
Purely a synthesised one
C.
Medium for plant growth
D.
Powdered rock mass of the earth's crust
Answer: Option A
Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
Pedology is a discipline within soil science that focuses on understanding and characterizing soil formation, evolution and theoretical frameworks for modeling soil bodies, in the context of the natural environment.Pedology considers soil as a natural body. Soil not only supports vegetation but also acts as the locus of numerous interactions between climate, soil life, mineral elements, etc.