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This document provides an overview of soil science for an agricultural engineering licensure examination. It discusses the basic concepts of soil science including its definition, major components, and factors affecting soil formation. Specifically, it defines soil science as the study of soil properties, origin, and formation. It notes soil is composed of solids, organic matter, and pore spaces. The major factors influencing soil formation are identified as parent material, biota, climate, topography, and

Author

Jordan Yap

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EN