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Desert soil [1 record]

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Record 1 2003-08-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Soil Science
  • Geology
DEF

In early U.S. classification systems, a group of zonal soils having a light-colored surface horizon overlying calcareous material and, commonly, a hardpan.

OBS

It is developed under conditions of aridity, warm to cool climate, and scant scrub vegetation.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Science du sol
  • Géologie
CONT

Les sols désertiques : [l'indice climatérique] voisin de 10. Pas de lessivage. Mouvement ascendant immédiat. Altération chimique réduite.

OBS

Le sol désertique n'est pas pour autant stérile.

Spanish

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