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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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Well drained
Earth science; Soil science
A soil drainage class characterised by the lack of any evidence of seasonal high water tables in the top 36 inches of the soil profile.
Sinkhole
Earth science; Soil science
A closed depression formed either by solution of the surficial bedrock (e.g., limestone, gypsum, or salt) or by collapse of underlying caves. Complexes of sinkholes in carbonate-rock terrain are the ...
Aerobic
Earth science; Soil science
(i) Having molecular oxygen as a part of the environment. (ii) Growing only in the presence of molecular oxygen, such as aerobic organisms. (iii) Occurring only in the presence of molecular oxygen ...
Micronutrient
Earth science; Soil science
A plant nutrient found in relatively small amounts( <100 mg kg-1) in plants. These are usually B, Cl, Cu, Fe, Mn, Mo, Ni, Co, and Zn.
Predation
Earth science; Soil science
A relationship between two organisms whereby one organism (predator) engulfs and digests the second organism (prey).
Load carrying capacity
Earth science; Soil science
A measure of the ability of the soil to support tractors and other vehicles.
