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Soil science
That science dealing with soils as a natural resource on the surface of the earth including soil formation, classification and mapping; physical, chemical, biological, and fertility properties of soils per se; and these properties in relation to the use and management of soils.
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Soil science
Broadcast application
Earth science; Soil science
The application of material scattered or sprayed on surface of the soil.
Double layer
Earth science; Soil science
The name given to the system involving negative charges associate.
Geomorphology
Earth science; Soil science
The science that studies the evolution of the earth's surface. The science of landforms. The systematic examination of landforms and their interpretation as records of geologic history.
Active acidity
Earth science; Soil science
The activity of hydrogen ion in the aqueous phase of a soil expressed as a pH value.
Lithologic discontinuity
Earth science; Soil science
Zone within the pedo-stratigraphic column that represents a change in lithology or sediment type. It may also mark a zone of nondeposition or erosion. Soil horizons below a lithologic discontinuity ...
Runoff
Earth science; Soil science
That portion of precipitation or irrigation on an area which does not infiltrate, but instead is discharged from the area. That which is lost without entering the soil is called surface runoff. ...
Soil formation factors
Earth science; Soil science
The variables, usually interrelated natural agencies, that are active in and responsible for the formation of soil. The factors are usually grouped into five major categories as follows: parent ...
