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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?
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Pedology
💡 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.