The degradation of soil by an alteration in the natural soil environment or through the presence of xenobiotic chemicals is known as soil pollution. It is usually caused by …
The study of microorganisms which are present in the soil is referred to as soil microbiology. It focuses on the functions of microorganisms as well as the effect which they have …
The study of sediments like silt, sand and clay is referred to as sedimentology. It also studies the processes which result in their formation, transportation, deposition and …