Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Activities Facet
3. Disciplines (hierarchy name)
4. disciplines (concept)
5. [science and related disciplines]
6. science (modern discipline)
7. natural sciences
8. physical sciences
9. earth sciences

Anotations

Scope note:

Science concerned with all aspects of soils, including their origin, distribution, classification, utilization, physical and chemical properties, and the role of organisms in soil production and in relation to soil character. For the branch of agriculture that deals with land cultivation, soil management, and field crop improvement, management, and production, see "agronomy".