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Science Keywords > EARTH SCIENCE > LAND SURFACE > SOILS > SOIL STRUCTURE

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SOIL STRUCTURE  

Definition

  • The combination or arrangement of primary soil particles into secondary units or peds. These secondary units may be, but usually are not, arranged in the profile in such a manner as to give a distinctive characteristic pattern. The secondary units are characterized and classified on the basis of size, shape, and degree of distinctness into classes, types, and grades, respectively. (en)

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  • 2017-03-10 09:23:48.0 [tstevens] update Definition (The combination or arrangement of primary soil particles into secondary units or peds. These secondary units may be, but usually are not, arranged in the profile in such a manner as to give a distinctive characteristic pattern. The secondary units are characterized and classified on the basis of size, shape, and degree of distinctness into classes, types, and grades, respectively.); update Definition (The Nature and Properties of Soils, Prentice Hall, 1996. );

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