The soil erodibility factor in the Universal Soil Loss Equation, representing susceptibility of soil to erosion by rainfall and runoff.
A soil horizon enriched with accumulations of secondary carbonates such as calcium or magnesium.
A subsurface soil horizon rich in low-activity clays, common in highly weathered tropical soils.
A landscape formed in soluble rocks such as limestone, characterized by sinkholes, caves, and underground drainage.
A downslope wind caused by cooling and densification of air over elevated terrain, influencing soil and vegetation.
A depression formed by retreating glaciers where blocks of ice were buried and later melted, often forming ponds or wetlands.
A structure or furnace used for firing or drying materials such as clay, bricks, or lime.
A classic laboratory method for determining total nitrogen in soil or plant samples by digestion and distillation.
A set of principles used to demonstrate that a specific microorganism causes a particular disease.
Saturated hydraulic conductivity, a measure of the maximum rate at which water moves through fully saturated soil.
