Question : Which of the following is the study of soil?
Option 1: Myrmecology
Option 2: Pedology
Option 3: Glaciology
Option 4: Cosmology
Correct Answer: Pedology
Solution : The correct answer is pedology.
The study of soil in its natural environment is known as pedology. The study of soil about soil-dependent applications is known as edaphology. Both branches make use of soil physics, soil chemistry, and soil biology. Parent material, climate, relief, vegetation, time and certain other life forms are the key elements that affect soil properties.