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DEPOSITO SUPERFICIAL [1 record]

Record 1 2011-01-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Soil Science
  • Geology
DEF

[An] unconsolidated alluvial, residual, or glacial deposit overlying bedrock or occurring on or near the surface of the Earth.

CONT

Factors that affect the development of mineral soils are the nature of the surface deposits, relief, climate, biotic components ... and time.

OBS

surface deposit: term used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Science du sol
  • Géologie
DEF

Formation constituée de sédiments meubles (argile, sable, gravier, etc.), d'origines et d'épaisseurs diverses, qui reposent à l'interface lithosphère-atmosphère.

CONT

Au Québec, les dépôts de surface ont été mis en place lors de la dernière glaciation (avancée et retrait glaciaires) ou ils se sont formés ultérieurement, sous l'action des agents d'érosion et de sédimentation.

OBS

dépôt en surface : terme en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Ciencia del suelo
  • Geología
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