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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Deflation

Earth science; Soil science

The sorting out, lifting, and removal of loose, dry, fine grained soil particles by the turbulent, eddy action of the wind.

Gravitropism

Earth science; Soil science

The natural tendency for biological organisms or specific cells or organs of an organism to respond to the stimulus of gravity.

Bulk fertiliser

Earth science; Soil science

Solid or liquid fertiliser in a non-packaged form.

Greenhouse effect

Earth science; Soil science

The absorption of solar radiant energy by the earth's surface and its release as heat into the atmosphere; longer infrared heat waves are absorbed by the air, principally by carbon dioxide and water ...

Chemical weathering

Earth science; Soil science

The breakdown of rocks and minerals due to the presence of water and other components in the soil solution or changes in redox potential.

Nose slope

Earth science; Soil science

The projecting end of an interfluve, where contour lines connecting the opposing side slopes form convex curves around the projecting end and lines perpendicular to the contours diverge downward. ...