The branch of science that deals with the study of soils is called:

Explanation: Pedology involves the investigation of the soils at their place of occurrence. It embraced study of soil formation and classification, and preparation of soil maps which are critical for agriculture, environment and land use purposes. Other Options: (A) Geology: Tends to embrace the physical environment of the earth embracing rocks and minerals but not the soils specifically. (C) Meteorology: The investigation on various climate and other climatic conditions. (D) Geomorphology: The discipline of geography that deals with natural features of the earth including the features which are used in shaping the earth surface.