Soil science

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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Streamflow

Earth science; Soil science

The net flow of water through a stream channel that integrates all contributing components, e.g., overland flow, interflow, and groundwater discharge.

Liquid limit

Earth science; Soil science

The minimum mass water content at which a small sample of soil will barely flow under a standard treatment.

Reduction

Earth science; Soil science

The gain of one or more electrons by an ion or molecule.

Soil physics

Earth science; Soil science

The branch of soil science that deals with the physical properties of the soil, with emphasis on the state and transport of matter (especially water) and energy in the soil.