A controlled experiment in which soil samples are kept under specific conditions to study processes such as mineralization or microbial activity.
Sediments deposited in lakes, often fine-grained clays and silts that form fertile soils after drainage.
An assessment of land’s ability to support different uses without risk of degradation, commonly expressed in capability classes.
The decline in land quality caused by erosion, compaction, salinization, nutrient depletion, or other processes reducing productivity.
The systematic assessment of land performance for specific uses, integrating soil, climate, and socio-economic data.
The way in which humans utilize land, including agriculture, forestry, settlements, or conservation.
The process of organizing and managing land resources to balance economic, social, and environmental needs.
A site where solid waste is buried and managed, sometimes lined to reduce leachate contamination of soils and groundwater.
An area of land characterized by its natural features, landforms, and human activities.
The study of spatial patterns and ecological processes across landscapes, focusing on interactions between patches, corridors, and land use.
