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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
Plastic soil
Earth science; Soil science
A soil capable of being moulded or deformed continuously and permanently, by relatively moderate pressure, into various shapes.
Natural levee
Earth science; Soil science
A long, broad low ridge or embankment of sand and coarse silt, built up by a stream on its flood plain and along both sides of its channel. They are wedge-shaped deposits, of the coarsest ...
Thermal band
Earth science; Soil science
A general term for middle-infrared wavelengths which are transmitted through the atmosphere window at 8 to 13 µm. Occasionally also used for the windows around 3 to 6 µm.
Anorthite
Earth science; Soil science
A plagioclase feldspar containing calcium (90-100%) and sodium (0-10%).
Land
Earth science; Soil science
(i) The entire complex of surface and near surface attributes of the solid portions of the surface of the earth, which are significant to human activities; water bodies occurring within land masses ...
Microbiological culture
Earth science; Soil science
A population of microorganisms cultivated in an artificial growth media. A pure culture is grown from a single cell; a mixed culture consists of two or more microorganisms growing together.
Chopping
Earth science; Soil science
A method of preparing forest soils for planting or seeding by passing a heavy drum roller with sharp parallel blades over the site to break up organic debris and mix it into the mineral soil.
