Earth science

Earth science

Any of several geological sciences that are concerned with the earth, its origins, and all of its various structures and physical forms and phenomena.

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land grading

Earth science; Soil science

Land smootihng- a process whereby the surface of the soil is shaped to improve water runoff.

white rot fungus

Earth science; Soil science

Fungus that attacks lignin, along with cellulose and hemicellulose, leading to complete decomposition of wood; some members are important in bioremedtiation of xenobiotics that ...

facultative organism

Earth science; Soil science

An organism that can carry out both options of a mutually exclusive process (e.g., aerobic and anaerobic metabolism). May also be used in reference to other processes, such as ...

torrox

Earth science; Soil science

Oxisols that have a torric soil moisture regime.

nutrient

Earth science; Soil science

Elements or compounds essential as raw materials for organism growth and development.

mica

Earth science; Soil science

A layer-structured aluminosilicate mineral group of the 2:1 type that is characterized by its non expandability and high layer charge, which is usually satisfied by potassium. ...