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Pedocal

A subdivision of a soil order comprising a large group of soils in which calcium accumulated during soil formation.

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pedocal
Earth science; Soil science

A subdivision of a soil order comprising a large group of soils in which calcium accumulated during soil formation.

pedocal
Biology; Ecology

Soils of arid regions; tend to be rich in carbonates (especially lime).

pedocal
Mining; General mining; Mineral mining

Soil enriched in calcium carbonate, accumulating in regions of low temperature, low rainfall, and prairie vegetation. Compare: pedalfer

pedalfer
Earth science; Soil science

A subdivision of a soil order comprising a large group of soils in which sesquioxides increased relative to silica during soil formation.

swamp
Earth science; Soil science

Swamp is an area which is flooded or drenched with water and related to plunge or cause to sink.

semiarid
Earth science; Soil science

Fairly dry because of low rainfall. Semiarid regions, such as a prairie, usually have enough water for grasses and some bushes to grow.

talus
Earth science; Soil science

A sloping pile of small pieces of rock that is at the base of a cliff is called talus.

silt
Earth science; Soil science

Small grains or particles of broken down rock. Silt particles are smaller than grains of sand but larger than the particles in clay.

talc
Earth science; Soil science

A very soft, white or green mineral found in igneous and metamorphic rocks is called talc.

stone
Earth science; Soil science

A general term for rock, especially as used in construction. A hard clump of minerals that forms in a part of body.

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