Changing concepts in soil classification. The structure of
Changing concepts in soil classification. The structure of
Changing concepts in soil classification. The structure of
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SET #4<br />
M<strong>in</strong>eral <strong>soil</strong>s whose formation was <strong>in</strong>fluenced ma<strong>in</strong>ly by<br />
their topographic/physiographic sett<strong>in</strong>g.<br />
Reference Soil Groups (4):<br />
In low terra<strong>in</strong> positions:<br />
Young alluvial FLUVISOLS, which show stratification recent<br />
sedimentation<br />
Non-stratified GLEYSOLS <strong>in</strong> waterlogged areas.<br />
In elevated and/or erod<strong>in</strong>g areas:<br />
Shallow LEPTOSOLS over hard rock or highly calcareous<br />
material,<br />
Deeper REGOSOLS, which occur <strong>in</strong> unconsolidated materials.