2. Morphology and Composition of Soils

  1. S. W. Buol B.S., M.S., Ph.D.1,
  2. R. J. Southard B.S, M.S., Ph.D.2,
  3. R. C. Graham3,
  4. P. A. McDaniel B.S., M.S., Ph.D.4

Published Online: 5 AUG 2011

DOI: 10.1002/9780470960622.ch2

Book Title

Soil Genesis and Classification, Sixth Edition

Soil Genesis and Classification, Sixth Edition

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How to Cite

Buol, S. W., Southard, R. J., Graham, R. C. and McDaniel, P. A. (2011) Morphology and Composition of Soils, in Soil Genesis and Classification, Sixth Edition, Wiley-Blackwell, Oxford, UK. doi: 10.1002/9780470960622.ch2

Author Information

  1. 1

    North Carolina State University, Raleigh, USA

  2. 2

    University of California, Davis, USA

  3. 3

    University of California, Riverside, USA

  4. 4

    University of Idaho, Moscow, USA

Publication History

  1. Published Online: 5 AUG 2011
  2. Published Print: 2 SEP 2011

ISBN Information

Print ISBN: 9780813807690

Online ISBN: 9780470960622

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Keywords:

  • morphology and composition of soils - soil morphology, form, structure and organization of soil material;
  • soil composition, chemical, physical - and mineralogical measurements, within pedons;
  • macromorphology, best evaluated - from in situ examination of soil profile;
  • recognizing soil horizons - describing their properties;
  • rupture resistance, evaluation of strength of soil - withstanding an applied stress;
  • stickiness, tendency of wet soil material - to adhere to other objects;
  • combination horizons, recognized - distinct parts of two master horizons, recognizable in horizon;
  • use of prime and caret symbols - same combination of letters and numbers for horizon designations;
  • mineralogical composition - sand and silt mineralogy;
  • soil micromorphology, interpretation - and measurement of soil components and features smaller than seen with naked eye

Summary

This chapter contains sections titled:

  • Soil Macromorphology: Examination and Description

  • Soil Composition and Characterization

  • Mineralogical Composition

  • Soil Micromorphology

  • Dynamic Soil Properties

  • Perspective

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