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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Organic matter | dead plant and animal material in various stages of decay |
| Parent material | those materials underlying the soil from which the soil was formed |
| Soil | the layer of natural materials on the earth's surface, containing both organic and inorganic materials, that is capable of supporting plant life |
| Soil conservation | use of soil so damage or loss is minimal or nonexistent |
| Soil erosion | the process by which soil is removed |
| Soil horizon | layers in a mature soil |
| Soil profile | a vertical section of a soil at a specific site |
| Soil structure | the arrangement of soil particles into shapes and sizes |
| Soil texture | the proportion of sand, silt, and clay in soil |