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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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Variable charge
Earth science; Soil science
A solid surface carrying a net electrical charge which may be positive, negative, or zero, depending on the activity of one or more species of a potential-determining ions in the solution phase ...
Aquiclude
Earth science; Soil science
A sediment body, rock layer, or soil horizon that is incapable of transmitting significant quantities of water under ordinary hydraulic gradients.
Macronutrient
Earth science; Soil science
A plant nutrient found at relatively high concentrations ( >500 mg kg-1) in plants. Usually refers to N, P, and K, but may include Ca, Mg, and S.
Transitional soil
Earth science; Soil science
A soil that possesses properties and distinguishing characteristics of two or more separate soils.
Intergrades
Earth science; Soil science
A soil that possesses properties and distinguishing characteristics of two or more separate soils.
Gabbro
Earth science; Soil science
A coarse-grained, basic igneous rock similar in mineral composition to basalt.
Landscape
Earth science; Soil science
A collection of related landforms; usually the land surface which the eye can comprehend in a single view.
