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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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.