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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
Dolomitic lime
Earth science; Soil science
A naturally occurring liming material composed chiefly of carbonates of Mg and Ca in approximately equimolar proportions.
Sulfuric horizon
Earth science; Soil science
A horizon composed either of mineral or organic soil material that has both pH <3. 5 and jarosite mottles.
Sesquioxides
Earth science; Soil science
A general term for oxides and hydroxides of iron and aluminum.
Boundary conditions
Earth science; Soil science
A prescribed condition imposed upon the boundary of the flow domain.
Pan
Earth science; Soil science
(i) Genetic - A natural subsurface soil layer with low or very low hydraulic conductivity and differing in certain physical and chemical properties from the soil immediately above or below the pan. ...
Avalanche
Earth science; Soil science
A large mass of snow, ice, soil, or rock, or mixtures of these materials, falling, sliding, or flowing very rapidly under the force of gravity. Velocities may sometimes exceed 500 km/hr.
Hardpan
Earth science; Soil science
A soil layer with physical characteristics that limit root penetration and restrict water movement.