In this book and elsewhere, the terms soil organic matter are used to mean almost the same

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In this book and elsewhere, the terms soil organic matter are used to mean almost the same thing. How are these terms related, conceptually and quantitatively? Why is the term organic carbon generally more appropriate for quantitative scientific discussions? 

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The Nature and Properties of Soils

ISBN: 978-0132279383

14th edition

Authors: Nyle C. Brady, Ray R. Weil

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