Vocabulary Term Details

Soil

Definition (http://www.eionet.europa.eu/gemet/concept?cp=7843&langcode=en&ns=1)

The top layer of the land surface of the earth that is composed of disintegrated rock particles, humus, water and air. (Gemet)

Preferred Units: N/A

Scope Note:
This term is a INSPIRE Spatial Data Theme.

Broader Terms	Narrower Terms	Related Terms
Land cover	Rhizosphere Top soil	Minerals Mud Plant litter Soil inoculation Soil organic matter Soil sampling

This term is used for the following terms:
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Approved Date
18-Dec-2013

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