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Blocky Soil Structure




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Blocky Soil Structure
Blocky Structure

STEM Standard addressed: ESS2A - Earth Materials and Systems


Appropriate Grade Level(s)
  • 6-8
  • 9-12
  • College-level
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  • Classroom Lectures
  • Distance Education Classes
  • Extension Presentations
  • Website Information
General Course Areas
  • Introduction to Soil Science
Description
Angular blocky structure is equidimensional with the faces at sharp angles and the peds fitting together well. Angular blocks look like new fresh building blocks before their edges have become rounded due to use. Subangular blocky structure has more rounded than angular corners and edges.

Peer Review: Yes

Credit this item to: Know Soil Know Life, SSSA
Media Date: 2012-12-01
Provided By: Susan Chapman


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  • * Susan Chapman
    SSSA

Submitted By: Ms. Jenna LaFave


Keywords

  • Know Soil Know Life
  • Blocky Structure

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