The scientific study if the soil ( BCFT ).

The aspects of soil science that involve the constitution, distribution, genesis, classification, and mapping of soils.

The science that pertains to soil, including the nature, properties, formation, behavior and response to use and management.

The study of soil.

The study of soils.

The science that studies the formation, composition, and classification of soils. Pedologist is the scientist who studies the soil.

the science dealing witht eh origin, classification, and utilization of soils. [AHDOS

See also Pedology (soil study). ---- Pedology (paidology, paedology) is the study of children's behavior and development, not to be confused with pedagogy, which is the art or science of teaching.