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Soil science
That science dealing with soils as a natural resource on the surface of the earth including soil formation, classification and mapping; physical, chemical, biological, and fertility properties of soils per se; and these properties in relation to the use and management of soils.
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snow line
Earth science; Soil science
The border of an area that is always covered with snow. The snow line on a mountain is the lowest point where the snow never melts.
striation
Earth science; Soil science
One of a number of parallel lines or grooves on the surface of a rock. Striations are formed when a glacier moves over a rock.
slate
Earth science; Soil science
A metamorphic rock made from shale that is put under great pressure under ground is called slate.
well
Earth science; Soil science
A hole dug into the Earth to collect water, oil or natural gas. The wells collect drinking water.
wetland
Earth science; Soil science
A low lying area of land that is either soaked or covered with water. Marshes, swamps, and bogs are wetlands.
hemisphere
Earth science; Soil science
One half of a sphere. Either of the halves of the Earth, as divided by the equator or a meridian.
obsidian
Earth science; Soil science
An igneous rock that is made of shiny black glass. Obsidian forms from lava that cools very quickly.
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