Question

    Who is recognized as the “Father of Soil Science”

    and “Father of Modern Pedology”?
    A Hans Jenny Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Justus von Liebig Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Vasily Dokuchaev Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Thomas Graham Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Hillel Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Dokuchaev is credited as the “Father of Soil Science” and “Father of Modern Pedology” for his work on soil classification and the zonality concept. Jenny focused on soil formation equations, Liebig on agricultural chemistry, and Graham on colloids.

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