Question

Under which branch of soil science is the study of the effect of soil on living things done?

A. Andrology

B. Edaphology

C. Agrobiology

D. Desmology

1. B
2. D
3. C
4. A

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 1 : B

The answer is Edaphology.

• Edaphology:
  • It is a branch of soil science that studies the influences of soils on organisms, especially plants.
  • It includes agrology, the study of human uses of soils for agriculture, as well as how the features of soils affect human land-use decisions.

• Andrology:
  • It is the medical speciality that deals with male health, particularly relating to the problems of the male reproductive system and urological problems that are unique to men.
• Agrobiology:
  • Agrobiology is the study of plant nutrition and development in relation to soil conditions, with the aim of improving crop yields.
• Desmology:
  • The branch of anatomy concerned with the ligaments.