Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the appropriate answer from the options given below:

Which of the following is the branch of science dealing with the study of soil?

  1. Mycology

  2. Rheumatology

  3. Toxicology

  4. Pedology

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Pedology is the branch of soil science dealing with the origin, classification, and mapping of soils in their natural environment. The other options relate to different biological/medical fields: Mycology studies fungi, Rheumatology deals with rheumatic diseases, and Toxicology examines the effects of chemicals on living organisms. Pedology comes from Greek 'pedon' meaning soil or earth.