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gypsumFormsGGgazhaSecondary gypson in the form of gazha (clayey water-saturated layer with high gypsum content)FALSEThe forms of secondary gypsum in soils are diverse and are considered to be informative for diagnostics of soil genesis. See more information in the Guidelines for Soil Description issued by the FAO: table 41
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gypsumFormsHLHLhard cemented layer or layers of gypsumSecondary gypson in the form of hard cemented layer or layers of gypsum less than 10 cm thickFALSEThe forms of secondary gypsum in soils are diverse and are considered to be informative for diagnostics of soil genesis. See more information in the Guidelines for Soil Description issued by the FAO: table 41
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gypsumFormsDDdisperse powdery gypsumSecondary gypson in the form of disperse powdery gypsumFALSEThe forms of secondary gypsum in soils are diverse and are considered to be informative for diagnostics of soil genesis. See more information in the Guidelines for Soil Description issued by the FAO: table 41
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gypsumFormsSCSCsoft concretionsSecondary gypsum in the form of soft concretionsFALSEThe forms of secondary gypsum in soils are diverse and are considered to be informative for diagnostics of soil genesis. See more information in the Guidelines for Soil Description issued by the FAO: table 41
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humanInfluenceClassADADArtificial drainageHuman Influence on landsacpe affected by artificial drainageFALSEThis item refers to any evidence of human activity that is likely to have affected
the landscape or the physical and chemical properties of the soil. See more in the Guidelines for Soil Description issued by the FAO: table 10
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humanInfluenceClassVUVUVegetation disturbed (not specified)Human Influence on landsacpe affected by unspecified disturbed vegitationFALSEThis item refers to any evidence of human activity that is likely to have affected
the landscape or the physical and chemical properties of the soil. See more in the Guidelines for Soil Description issued by the FAO: table 10
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humanInfluenceClassMSMSSand additionsHuman Influence on landsacpe affected by sand additionsFALSEThis item refers to any evidence of human activity that is likely to have affected
the landscape or the physical and chemical properties of the soil. See more in the Guidelines for Soil Description issued by the FAO: table 10
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humanInfluenceClassPOPOPollutionHuman Influence on landsacpe affected by pollutionFALSEThis item refers to any evidence of human activity that is likely to have affected
the landscape or the physical and chemical properties of the soil. See more in the Guidelines for Soil Description issued by the FAO: table 10
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humanInfluenceClassMOMOOrganic additions (not specified)Human Influence on landsacpe affected by unspecified Organic additionsFALSEThis item refers to any evidence of human activity that is likely to have affected
the landscape or the physical and chemical properties of the soil. See more in the Guidelines for Soil Description issued by the FAO: table 10
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humanInfluenceClassVSVSVegetation slightly disturbedHuman Influence on landsacpe affected by slightly disturbed vegetationFALSEThis item refers to any evidence of human activity that is likely to have affected
the landscape or the physical and chemical properties of the soil. See more in the Guidelines for Soil Description issued by the FAO: table 10
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humanInfluenceClassBPBPBorrow pitHuman Influence on landsacpe affected by borrow pitFALSEThis item refers to any evidence of human activity that is likely to have affected
the landscape or the physical and chemical properties of the soil. See more in the Guidelines for Soil Description issued by the FAO: table 10
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humanInfluenceClassPLPLPloughingHuman Influence on landsacpe affected by ploughingFALSEThis item refers to any evidence of human activity that is likely to have affected
the landscape or the physical and chemical properties of the soil. See more in the Guidelines for Soil Description issued by the FAO: table 10
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humanInfluenceClassSCSCSurface compactionHuman Influence on landsacpe affected by surface compactionFALSEThis item refers to any evidence of human activity that is likely to have affected
the landscape or the physical and chemical properties of the soil. See more in the Guidelines for Soil Description issued by the FAO: table 10
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humanInfluenceClassBRBRBurningHuman Influence on landsacpe affected by burningFALSEThis item refers to any evidence of human activity that is likely to have affected
the landscape or the physical and chemical properties of the soil. See more in the Guidelines for Soil Description issued by the FAO: table 10
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humanInfluenceClassVMVMVegetation moderately disturbedHuman Influence on landsacpe affected by moderately disturbed vegetationFALSEThis item refers to any evidence of human activity that is likely to have affected
the landscape or the physical and chemical properties of the soil. See more in the Guidelines for Soil Description issued by the FAO: table 10
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humanInfluenceClassIBIBBorder irrigationHuman Influence on landsacpe affected by border irrigationFALSEThis item refers to any evidence of human activity that is likely to have affected
the landscape or the physical and chemical properties of the soil. See more in the Guidelines for Soil Description issued by the FAO: table 10
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humanInfluenceClassNKNKNot knownHuman Influence on landsacpe affected by unkown reasonsFALSEThis item refers to any evidence of human activity that is likely to have affected
the landscape or the physical and chemical properties of the soil. See more in the Guidelines for Soil Description issued by the FAO: table 10
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humanInfluenceClassSASAScalped areaHuman Influence on landsacpe affected by scalped areaFALSEThis item refers to any evidence of human activity that is likely to have affected
the landscape or the physical and chemical properties of the soil. See more in the Guidelines for Soil Description issued by the FAO: table 10
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humanInfluenceClassACACArchaeological (burial mound, midden)Human Influence on landsacpe affected by archeological activities i.e burial mound, midden etcFALSEThis item refers to any evidence of human activity that is likely to have affected
the landscape or the physical and chemical properties of the soil. See more in the Guidelines for Soil Description issued by the FAO: table 10
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humanInfluenceClassIUIUIrrigation (not specified)Human Influence on landsacpe affected by unspecified irrgationFALSEThis item refers to any evidence of human activity that is likely to have affected
the landscape or the physical and chemical properties of the soil. See more in the Guidelines for Soil Description issued by the FAO: table 10
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humanInfluenceClassMEMERaised beds (engineering purposes)Human Influence on landsacpe affected by engineering activites like raised bedsFALSEThis item refers to any evidence of human activity that is likely to have affected
the landscape or the physical and chemical properties of the soil. See more in the Guidelines for Soil Description issued by the FAO: table 10
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humanInfluenceClassLFLFLandfill (also sanitary)Human Influence on landsacpe affected by sanitary activities like landfillsFALSEThis item refers to any evidence of human activity that is likely to have affected
the landscape or the physical and chemical properties of the soil. See more in the Guidelines for Soil Description issued by the FAO: table 10
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humanInfluenceClassMIMIMine (surface, including openpit, gravel and quarries)Human Influence on landsacpe affected by mining activities e.g. surface mining, openpit mining, gravel and quarriesFALSEThis item refers to any evidence of human activity that is likely to have affected
the landscape or the physical and chemical properties of the soil. See more in the Guidelines for Soil Description issued by the FAO: table 10
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humanInfluenceClassMRMRRaised beds (agricultural purposes)Human Influence on landsacpe affected by raised bed due to agricultural activityFALSEThis item refers to any evidence of human activity that is likely to have affected
the landscape or the physical and chemical properties of the soil. See more in the Guidelines for Soil Description issued by the FAO: table 10
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humanInfluenceClassTETETerracingHuman Influence on landsacpe affected by terracingFALSEThis item refers to any evidence of human activity that is likely to have affected
the landscape or the physical and chemical properties of the soil. See more in the Guidelines for Soil Description issued by the FAO: table 10
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humanInfluenceClassNNNo influenceNo visible human influence on landscapeFALSEThis item refers to any evidence of human activity that is likely to have affected
the landscape or the physical and chemical properties of the soil. See more in the Guidelines for Soil Description issued by the FAO: table 10
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humanInfluenceClassCLCLClearingHuman Influence on landsacpe affected by clearingFALSEThis item refers to any evidence of human activity that is likely to have affected
the landscape or the physical and chemical properties of the soil. See more in the Guidelines for Soil Description issued by the FAO: table 10
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humanInfluenceClassLVLVLevellingHuman Influence on landsacpe affected by levellingFALSEThis item refers to any evidence of human activity that is likely to have affected
the landscape or the physical and chemical properties of the soil. See more in the Guidelines for Soil Description issued by the FAO: table 10
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humanInfluenceClassIPIPFlood irrigationHuman Influence on landsacpe affected by flood irrigationFALSEThis item refers to any evidence of human activity that is likely to have affected
the landscape or the physical and chemical properties of the soil. See more in the Guidelines for Soil Description issued by the FAO: table 10
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humanInfluenceClassISISSprinkler irrigationHuman Influence on landsacpe affected by sprinkler irrigationFALSEThis item refers to any evidence of human activity that is likely to have affected
the landscape or the physical and chemical properties of the soil. See more in the Guidelines for Soil Description issued by the FAO: table 10
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humanInfluenceClassBUBUBundingHuman Influence on landsacpe affected by bundingFALSEThis item refers to any evidence of human activity that is likely to have affected
the landscape or the physical and chemical properties of the soil. See more in the Guidelines for Soil Description issued by the FAO: table 10
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humanInfluenceClassIFIFFurrow irrigationHuman Influence on landsacpe affected by furrow irrigationFALSEThis item refers to any evidence of human activity that is likely to have affected
the landscape or the physical and chemical properties of the soil. See more in the Guidelines for Soil Description issued by the FAO: table 10
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humanInfluenceClassCRCRImpact craterHuman Influence on landsacpe affected by impact factorsFALSEThis item refers to any evidence of human activity that is likely to have affected
the landscape or the physical and chemical properties of the soil. See more in the Guidelines for Soil Description issued by the FAO: table 10
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humanInfluenceClassFEFEApplication of fertilizersHuman Influence on landsacpe affected by application of fertilizersFALSEThis item refers to any evidence of human activity that is likely to have affected
the landscape or the physical and chemical properties of the soil. See more in the Guidelines for Soil Description issued by the FAO: table 10
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humanInfluenceClassDUDUDump (not specified)Human Influence on landsacpe affected by unspecified dumpingsFALSEThis item refers to any evidence of human activity that is likely to have affected
the landscape or the physical and chemical properties of the soil. See more in the Guidelines for Soil Description issued by the FAO: table 10
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humanInfluenceClassIDIDDrip irrigationHuman Influence on landsacpe affected by drip irrigationFALSEThis item refers to any evidence of human activity that is likely to have affected
the landscape or the physical and chemical properties of the soil. See more in the Guidelines for Soil Description issued by the FAO: table 10
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humanInfluenceClassMUMUMineral additions (not specified)Human Influence on landsacpe affected by unspecified addition of mineralsFALSEThis item refers to any evidence of human activity that is likely to have affected
the landscape or the physical and chemical properties of the soil. See more in the Guidelines for Soil Description issued by the FAO: table 10
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humanInfluenceClassMPMPPlaggenHuman Influence on landsacpe affected by plaggenFALSEThis item refers to any evidence of human activity that is likely to have affected
the landscape or the physical and chemical properties of the soil. See more in the Guidelines for Soil Description issued by the FAO: table 10
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humanInfluenceClassVEVEVegetation strongly disturbedHuman Influence on landsacpe affected by strongly disturbed vegetationFALSEThis item refers to any evidence of human activity that is likely to have affected
the landscape or the physical and chemical properties of the soil. See more in the Guidelines for Soil Description issued by the FAO: table 10
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erosionTotalAreaAffected000The total area affected by erosion is zeroFALSEThe total area affected by erosion
and deposition is estimated following
the classes defined by SOTER
(FAO, 1995). See more in the Guidelines for Soil Description issued by the FAO: table 17
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erosionTotalAreaAffected55> 50The total percentage of area affected by erosion is more than 50FALSEThe total area affected by erosion
and deposition is estimated following
the classes defined by SOTER
(FAO, 1995). See more in the Guidelines for Soil Description issued by the FAO: table 17
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erosionTotalAreaAffected110–5The total percentage of area affected by erosion is between 0 to 5FALSEThe total area affected by erosion
and deposition is estimated following
the classes defined by SOTER
(FAO, 1995). See more in the Guidelines for Soil Description issued by the FAO: table 17
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erosionTotalAreaAffected4425–50The total percentage of area affected by erosion is between 25 to 50FALSEThe total area affected by erosion
and deposition is estimated following
the classes defined by SOTER
(FAO, 1995). See more in the Guidelines for Soil Description issued by the FAO: table 17
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erosionTotalAreaAffected3310–25The total percentage of area affected by erosion is between 10 to 25FALSEThe total area affected by erosion
and deposition is estimated following
the classes defined by SOTER
(FAO, 1995). See more in the Guidelines for Soil Description issued by the FAO: table 17
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erosionTotalAreaAffected225–10The total percentage of area affected by erosion is between 5 - 10FALSEThe total area affected by erosion
and deposition is estimated following
the classes defined by SOTER
(FAO, 1995). See more in the Guidelines for Soil Description issued by the FAO: table 17
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mottlesAbundanceAAAbundantThe muttle abundance is more than 40%FALSEThe abundance of mottles is
described in terms of classes
indicating the percentage of the
exposed surface that the mottles
occupy See more in the Guidelines for Soil Description issued by the FAO: table 32
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mottlesAbundanceNNNoneThe muttle abundance is zeroFALSEThe abundance of mottles is
described in terms of classes
indicating the percentage of the
exposed surface that the mottles
occupy See more in the Guidelines for Soil Description issued by the FAO: table 32
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mottlesAbundanceFFFewFewer muttle abundace with 2–5 %FALSEThe abundance of mottles is
described in terms of classes
indicating the percentage of the
exposed surface that the mottles
occupy See more in the Guidelines for Soil Description issued by the FAO: table 32
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mottlesAbundanceVVVery fewVery few muttle abundace of 0–2 %FALSEThe abundance of mottles is
described in terms of classes
indicating the percentage of the
exposed surface that the mottles
occupy See more in the Guidelines for Soil Description issued by the FAO: table 32
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mottlesAbundanceMMManyMuttle abundance of 15–40%FALSEThe abundance of mottles is
described in terms of classes
indicating the percentage of the
exposed surface that the mottles
occupy See more in the Guidelines for Soil Description issued by the FAO: table 32
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mottlesAbundanceCCCommonCommonly found muttle abundance of 5–15% FALSEThe abundance of mottles is
described in terms of classes
indicating the percentage of the
exposed surface that the mottles
occupy See more in the Guidelines for Soil Description issued by the FAO: table 32
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stickinessVSTVSTVery stickyAfter pressure, soil material adheres strongly to both thumb and finger and is decidedly stretched when they are separated.FALSEStickiness is the quality of
adhesion of the soil material to
other objects determined by noting
the adherence of soil material when
it is pressed between thumb and
finger. See more in the Guidelines for Soil Description issued by the FAO: table 55
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stickinessNSTNSTNon-stickyAfter release of pressure, practically no soil material adheres to thumb and finger.FALSEStickiness is the quality of
adhesion of the soil material to
other objects determined by noting
the adherence of soil material when
it is pressed between thumb and
finger. See more in the Guidelines for Soil Description issued by the FAO: table 55
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stickinessSSTSSTSlightly stickyAfter pressure, soil material adheres to both thumb and finger but comes off one or the other rather cleanly. It is not appreciably stretched when the digits are separated.FALSEStickiness is the quality of
adhesion of the soil material to
other objects determined by noting
the adherence of soil material when
it is pressed between thumb and
finger. See more in the Guidelines for Soil Description issued by the FAO: table 55
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stickinessSTSTStickyAfter pressure, soil material adheres to both thumb and finger and tends to stretch somewhat and pull apart rather than pulling free from either digit.FALSEStickiness is the quality of
adhesion of the soil material to
other objects determined by noting
the adherence of soil material when
it is pressed between thumb and
finger. See more in the Guidelines for Soil Description issued by the FAO: table 55
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stickinessSSSSSSslightly sticky to stickyAdditional code of combination of SST and STFALSEStickiness is the quality of
adhesion of the soil material to
other objects determined by noting
the adherence of soil material when
it is pressed between thumb and
finger. See more in the Guidelines for Soil Description issued by the FAO: table 55
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stickinessSVSSVSsticky to very stickyAdditional code of combination of ST and VSTFALSEStickiness is the quality of
adhesion of the soil material to
other objects determined by noting
the adherence of soil material when
it is pressed between thumb and
finger. See more in the Guidelines for Soil Description issued by the FAO: table 55
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boundaryDistinctnessGGGradual5cm–15cmFALSEThe distinctness of the boundary refers to the thickness of the zone in which the
horizon boundary can be located without being in one of the adjacent horizons. See more in the Guidelines for Soil Description issued by the FAO: table 24.1
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boundaryDistinctnessCCClear2cm–5cmFALSEThe distinctness of the boundary refers to the thickness of the zone in which the
horizon boundary can be located without being in one of the adjacent horizons. See more in the Guidelines for Soil Description issued by the FAO: table 24.1
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boundaryDistinctnessDDDiffuse> 15cmFALSEThe distinctness of the boundary refers to the thickness of the zone in which the
horizon boundary can be located without being in one of the adjacent horizons. See more in the Guidelines for Soil Description issued by the FAO: table 24.1
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boundaryDistinctnessAAAbrupt0cm–2cmFALSEThe distinctness of the boundary refers to the thickness of the zone in which the
horizon boundary can be located without being in one of the adjacent horizons. See more in the Guidelines for Soil Description issued by the FAO: table 24.1
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physiographyMSMSMiddle slope (back slope)Position in undulating to mountainous terrain: Middle slope (back slope)FALSEThe relative position of the site within the land should be indicated. The position
affects the hydrological conditions of the site. See more in the Guidelines for Soil Description issued by the FAO: figure 2
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physiographyBOdlBOdlBottom (drainage line)Position in flat or almost flat terrain: Bottom (drainage line)FALSEThe relative position of the site within the land should be indicated. The position
affects the hydrological conditions of the site. See more in the Guidelines for Soil Description issued by the FAO: figure 2
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physiographyUPUPUpper slope (shoulder)Position in undulating to mountainous terrain: Upper slope (shoulder)FALSEThe relative position of the site within the land should be indicated. The position
affects the hydrological conditions of the site. See more in the Guidelines for Soil Description issued by the FAO: figure 2
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physiographyLSLSLower slope (foot slope)Position in undulating to mountainous terrain: Lower slope (foot slope)FALSEThe relative position of the site within the land should be indicated. The position
affects the hydrological conditions of the site. See more in the Guidelines for Soil Description issued by the FAO: figure 2
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physiographyTSTSToe slopePosition in undulating to mountainous terrain: Toe slopeFALSEThe relative position of the site within the land should be indicated. The position
affects the hydrological conditions of the site. See more in the Guidelines for Soil Description issued by the FAO: figure 2
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physiographyHIHIHigher part (rise)Position in flat or almost flat terrain: Higher part (rise)FALSEThe relative position of the site within the land should be indicated. The position
affects the hydrological conditions of the site. See more in the Guidelines for Soil Description issued by the FAO: figure 2
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physiographyBOfBOfBottom (flat)Position in undulating to mountainous terrain: Bottom (flat)FALSEThe relative position of the site within the land should be indicated. The position
affects the hydrological conditions of the site. See more in the Guidelines for Soil Description issued by the FAO: figure 2
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physiographyLOLOLower part (and dip)Position in flat or almost flat terrain: Lower part (and dip)FALSEThe relative position of the site within the land should be indicated. The position
affects the hydrological conditions of the site. See more in the Guidelines for Soil Description issued by the FAO: figure 2
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physiographyININIntermediate part (talf)Position in flat or almost flat terrain: Intermediate part (talf)FALSEThe relative position of the site within the land should be indicated. The position
affects the hydrological conditions of the site. See more in the Guidelines for Soil Description issued by the FAO: figure 2
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physiographyCRCRCrest (summit)Position in undulating to mountainous terrain: Crest (summit)FALSEThe relative position of the site within the land should be indicated. The position
affects the hydrological conditions of the site. See more in the Guidelines for Soil Description issued by the FAO: figure 2
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mineralConcVolumeFFFewHaving mineral concentarion volume of 2–5%FALSEThe mineral concentrations are
described according to their
abundance, kind, size, shape,
hardness, nature and colour. See more onGuidelines for Soil Description issued by the FAO: table 73
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mineralConcVolumeVVVery fewHaving mineral concentarion volume of 0–2%FALSEThe mineral concentrations are
described according to their
abundance, kind, size, shape,
hardness, nature and colour. See more onGuidelines for Soil Description issued by the FAO: table 73
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mineralConcVolumeDDDominantHaving mineral concentarion volume of more than 80%FALSEThe mineral concentrations are
described according to their
abundance, kind, size, shape,
hardness, nature and colour. See more onGuidelines for Soil Description issued by the FAO: table 73
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mineralConcVolumeNNNoneHaving 0 mineral concentarion volumeFALSEThe mineral concentrations are
described according to their
abundance, kind, size, shape,
hardness, nature and colour. See more onGuidelines for Soil Description issued by the FAO: table 73
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mineralConcVolumeMMManyHaving mineral concentarion volume of 15–40%FALSEThe mineral concentrations are
described according to their
abundance, kind, size, shape,
hardness, nature and colour. See more onGuidelines for Soil Description issued by the FAO: table 73
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mineralConcVolumeCCCommonHaving mineral concentarion volume of 5–15%FALSEThe mineral concentrations are
described according to their
abundance, kind, size, shape,
hardness, nature and colour. See more onGuidelines for Soil Description issued by the FAO: table 73
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mineralConcVolumeAAAbundantHaving mineral concentarion volume of 40–80%FALSEThe mineral concentrations are
described according to their
abundance, kind, size, shape,
hardness, nature and colour. See more onGuidelines for Soil Description issued by the FAO: table 73
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plasticityPLPLPlasticWire formable but breaks if bent into a ring; slight to moderate force required for deformation of the soil mass.FALSEPlasticity is the ability of
soil material to change shape
continuously under the influence
of an applied stress and to retain
the compressed shape on removal
of stress. See more in Guidelines for Soil Description issued by the FAO: Guidelines for Soil Description issued by the FAO: table 56
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plasticitySPPSPPslightly plastic to plasticAdditioanl plasticity code with combination of SPL and PLFALSEPlasticity is the ability of
soil material to change shape
continuously under the influence
of an applied stress and to retain
the compressed shape on removal
of stress. See more in Guidelines for Soil Description issued by the FAO: Guidelines for Soil Description issued by the FAO: table 56
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plasticityNPLNPLNon-plasticNo wire is formable.FALSEPlasticity is the ability of
soil material to change shape
continuously under the influence
of an applied stress and to retain
the compressed shape on removal
of stress. See more in Guidelines for Soil Description issued by the FAO: Guidelines for Soil Description issued by the FAO: table 56
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plasticityVPLVPLVery plasticWire formable and can be bent into a ring; moderately strong to very strong force required for deformation of the soil mass.FALSEPlasticity is the ability of
soil material to change shape
continuously under the influence
of an applied stress and to retain
the compressed shape on removal
of stress. See more in Guidelines for Soil Description issued by the FAO: Guidelines for Soil Description issued by the FAO: table 56
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plasticitySPLSPLSlightly plasticWire formable but breaks immediately if bent into a ring; soil mass deformed by very slight force.FALSEPlasticity is the ability of
soil material to change shape
continuously under the influence
of an applied stress and to retain
the compressed shape on removal
of stress. See more in Guidelines for Soil Description issued by the FAO: Guidelines for Soil Description issued by the FAO: table 56
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plasticityPVPPVPplastic to very plasticAdditioanl plasticity code with combination of PL and VPLFALSEPlasticity is the ability of
soil material to change shape
continuously under the influence
of an applied stress and to retain
the compressed shape on removal
of stress. See more in Guidelines for Soil Description issued by the FAO: Guidelines for Soil Description issued by the FAO: table 56
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rockShapeAAAngularAngular rock shapeFALSEThe general shape or roundness of
rock fragments. See more on Guidelines for Soil Description issued by the FAO: table 28
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rockShapeSSSubroundedSubrounded rock shapeFALSEThe general shape or roundness of
rock fragments. See more on Guidelines for Soil Description issued by the FAO: table 28
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rockShapeRRRoundedRounded rock shapeFALSEThe general shape or roundness of
rock fragments. See more on Guidelines for Soil Description issued by the FAO: table 28
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rockShapeFFFlatFlat rock shapeFALSEThe general shape or roundness of
rock fragments. See more on Guidelines for Soil Description issued by the FAO: table 28
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erosionCategoryAZAAZSalt depositionErosion caused by salt depositionFALSEErosion can be classified as water
or wind erosion and
include off-site effects such as
deposition; a third major category
is mass movements (landslides and
related phenomena). See more in Guidelines for Soil Description issued by the FAO: table 16
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erosionCategoryWSWWSSheet erosionUniform erosion of soil in the form of thin layers or sheets. FALSEErosion can be classified as water
or wind erosion and
include off-site effects such as
deposition; a third major category
is mass movements (landslides and
related phenomena). See more in Guidelines for Soil Description issued by the FAO: table 16
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erosionCategoryAAWind (aeolian) erosion or depositionErosion caused by windFALSEErosion can be classified as water
or wind erosion and
include off-site effects such as
deposition; a third major category
is mass movements (landslides and
related phenomena). See more in Guidelines for Soil Description issued by the FAO: table 16
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erosionCategoryAMAAMWind erosion and depositionErosion and deposition caused by windFALSEErosion can be classified as water
or wind erosion and
include off-site effects such as
deposition; a third major category
is mass movements (landslides and
related phenomena). See more in Guidelines for Soil Description issued by the FAO: table 16
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erosionCategoryASAASShifting sandsErosion caused by shifting of sandsFALSEErosion can be classified as water
or wind erosion and
include off-site effects such as
deposition; a third major category
is mass movements (landslides and
related phenomena). See more in Guidelines for Soil Description issued by the FAO: table 16
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erosionCategoryNKNNot knownUnknown causes of Soil erosionFALSEErosion can be classified as water
or wind erosion and
include off-site effects such as
deposition; a third major category
is mass movements (landslides and
related phenomena). See more in Guidelines for Soil Description issued by the FAO: table 16
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erosionCategoryWTWWTTunnel erosionErosion caused by the movement of excess water through a dispersive subsoil.FALSEErosion can be classified as water
or wind erosion and
include off-site effects such as
deposition; a third major category
is mass movements (landslides and
related phenomena). See more in Guidelines for Soil Description issued by the FAO: table 16
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erosionCategoryWDWWDDeposition by waterSoil deposition caused by waterFALSEErosion can be classified as water
or wind erosion and
include off-site effects such as
deposition; a third major category
is mass movements (landslides and
related phenomena). See more in Guidelines for Soil Description issued by the FAO: table 16
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erosionCategoryNNNo evidence of erosionFALSEErosion can be classified as water
or wind erosion and
include off-site effects such as
deposition; a third major category
is mass movements (landslides and
related phenomena). See more in Guidelines for Soil Description issued by the FAO: table 16
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erosionCategoryWGWWGGully erosionErosion caused by flowing surface waterFALSEErosion can be classified as water
or wind erosion and
include off-site effects such as
deposition; a third major category
is mass movements (landslides and
related phenomena). See more in Guidelines for Soil Description issued by the FAO: table 16
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erosionCategoryADAADWind depositionSoil deposition caused by windFALSEErosion can be classified as water
or wind erosion and
include off-site effects such as
deposition; a third major category
is mass movements (landslides and
related phenomena). See more in Guidelines for Soil Description issued by the FAO: table 16