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Term

top soil

Term

The upper part of the soil profile that is relatively rich in humus, which is technically known as the A-horizon of the soil profile.

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Definition source publication

State of California Surface Mining Reclamation Act. Quoted by: Download soils and soil science glossary.

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http://www.habitat-restoration.com/gloss.htm

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State of California Surface Mining Reclamation Act

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SOIL

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