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ecodistrict
Subdivision of Ecoregion in the Ecological Land Classification hierarchy. Ecoregion:
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soil texture
The relative proportions of the sand, silt, and clay size fractions within the fine earth (<2 mm) fraction of a soil. Soil textures are usually expressed in terms of the texture class to which they [..]
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Agroclimate
Compilation of the average and extreme weather of an area as it affects agricultural cropping in that area. Agroclimatic classification in Alberta is based on limitations of available heat and/or mois [..]
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Basin
1) The drainage or catchment area of a stream or lake. 2) An extensive depressed area into which the adjacent land drains, and having no surface outlet. Bedrock:
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bench
An elongate, narrow, horizontal or near-horizontal platform formed by differential erosion. Most Canadian Quaternary researchers apply the term only to features formed in bedrock; those formed by eros [..]
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Block leader
The individual responsible for ensuring mapping consistency for a Block. Bog:
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calcareous
Descriptive of materials containing calcium carbonate. Channel:
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Clay
1) A mineral particle less than 0.002 mm in equivalent diameter. Clay particles are often distinct clay minerals, but amorphous free oxides and primary minerals can also be clay sized. 2) A soil textu [..]
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Conglomerate
Sedimentary rock composed of rounded coarse fragments cemented together, the predominant grade of the coarse fragments being the gravel and/or cobble size fractions. Correlation block:
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Correlation team
A group of individuals (Scientific Leader, Block Leaders, Agriculture Canada Correlators and Field Assistants) responsible for maintaining consistency in soil taxonomy and interpretation. The correlat [..]
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