"Soil" word derive from which language?
Correct answer: B. Latin
- A. English
- B. Latin
- C. Greek
- D. None of the above
Explanation
The word soil comes from the Latin solum, meaning ground or floor. This root is also reflected in the scientific study of soils, called soil science or pedology.
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