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MINOR TOPOGRAPHY [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2007-09-17
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Geomorphology and Geomorphogeny
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- microtopography
1, record 1, English, microtopography
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- minor topography 2, record 1, English, minor%20topography
correct, see observation
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Topography on a small scale. 1, record 1, English, - microtopography
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The term [microtopography] has been applied to features having relief as small as 1-10 cm as well as those involving amplitudes of 50-100 meters and wavelengths of a few kilometers. 1, record 1, English, - microtopography
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
minor topography: term used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector. 3, record 1, English, - microtopography
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Géomorphologie et géomorphogénie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- microtopographie
1, record 1, French, microtopographie
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
On accorde de plus en plus d'importance à l'étude de la microtopographie en agriculture de précision car une bonne partie de la variabilité des rendements est attribuée à l'influence du microrelief sur le régime hydrique des sols, sur le transport des éléments nutritifs et des pesticides et sur la dynamique des processus érosifs à l'intérieur des parcelles. 2, record 1, French, - microtopographie
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
microtopographie : terme en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre. 3, record 1, French, - microtopographie
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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