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The upper layer of soil within a soil profile. This is the fertile topsoil of a mineral soil, that ...
aa
Volcanic lava rock that is thick and porous and has a rough, jagged surface when it cools. It is a Hawaiian word, pronounced ah‐ah.
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Volcanic lava rock that is thick and porous and has a rough, jagged surface when it cools. It is a ...
abandoned well
Any well that has not been used for a long time and/or is not properly sealed, and is so poorly maintained that it cannot be used for the purpose for which it was intended.
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Any well that has not been used for a long time and/or is not properly sealed, and is so poorly ...
abatement Quick reference
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The elimination or reduction of emissions that create pollution. Examples include smoke abatement and noise abatement. ...
abatement debris
Waste materials produced by remediation activities.
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Waste materials produced by remediation activities. ...
Abbey, Edward Quick reference
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USauthor (1927–89) who wrote the book Desert Solitaire and is remembered for his strong criticism of public ...
abiotic Quick reference
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Devoid of life, not biotic, non‐biological. Examples of the abiotic environment include climate, geology, and atmosphere. ...