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Record 1 2007-09-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Geomorphology and Geomorphogeny
DEF

Topography on a small scale.

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.

OBS

minor topography: term used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Géomorphologie et géomorphogénie
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.

OBS

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

Spanish

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