Pedology considers soil as a

A. Natural body

B. Purely a synthesised one

C. Medium for plant growth

D. Powdered rock mass of the earth's crust

Answer: Option A

Solution(By Examveda Team)

Pedology is a discipline within soil science that focuses on understanding and characterizing soil formation, evolution and theoretical frameworks for modeling soil bodies, in the context of the natural environment.
Pedology considers soil as a natural body. Soil not only supports vegetation but also acts as the locus of numerous interactions between climate, soil life, mineral elements, etc.