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Pedon
A three-dimensional body of soil with lateral dimensions large enough to permit the study of horizon shapes and relations. Its area ranges from 1 to 10 m2. Where horizons are intermittent or cyclic, and recur at linear intervals of 2 to 7 m, the pedon includes one-half of the cycle. Where the cycle is <2 m, or all horizons are continuous and of uniform thickness, the pedon has an area of approximately 1 m2. If the horizons are cyclic, but recur at intervals >7 m, the pedon reverts to the l m2 size, and more than one soil will usually be represented in each cycle.
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- Industry/Domain: Earth science
- Category: Soil science
- Company: Soil Science Society of America
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