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Record 1 2006-11-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Geology
CONT

Parent tills are rich in primary carbonate derived from the calcareous sedimentary formations over which the glaciers moved.

CONT

The parent till that underlies about 18 inches of weathered soil is of loamy texture and grayish white in color.

OBS

parent till: term used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Géologie
OBS

till parental : terme en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre.

Spanish

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