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SURFACE SOIL [1 record]

Record 1 2011-08-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Soil Science
DEF

The uppermost part of the soil that is ordinarily moved in tillage, or its equivalent in uncultivated soils. It ranges in depth from 7.5 to 25 cm (3 to 10 inches) and is frequently designated as the "plow layer", the "Ap layer", or the "Ap horizon.".

Key term(s)
  • plow layer
  • Ap layer
  • Ap horizon

French

Domaine(s)
  • Science du sol
DEF

Couche supérieure d'un sol qui est ordinairement travaillée par les instruments agricoles, ou partie équivalente d'un sol non cultivé. Elle varie de 7,5 à 25 cm (3 à 10 po) en profondeur et est souvent appelée «couche arable», «couche Ap» ou «horizon Ap».

OBS

Enviroguide Acide sulfurique, 5.5.1.

Key term(s)
  • couche arable
  • couche Ap
  • horizon Ap

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Ciencia del suelo
DEF

Parte superior del suelo que va desde los 7 a los 25 cm de profundidad.

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