What scientists call soil, the average citizen calls earth, and although these two terms have different definitions, Prof. Cezary Kabala understands that it is not so obvious for everyone. - Every term lives its own life and over time takes on many meanings, including colloquial meanings that are far from the scientific meaning – explains the UPWr scientist, who was elected chairman of the soil classification group at the recent International Union of Soil Science congress in Glasgow.
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