Soil Structure

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-026012",
  "term": "Soil Structure",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "1. The arrangement of soil particles into aggregates.\n\n2. The combination or arrangement of primary soil particles into secondary units or peds. The secondary units are characterized on the basis of size, shape, and grade (degree of distinctiveness) (SSSA 1997).\n\n3. The arrangement of soil particles into aggregates which form structural units. Size, shape, and distinctness are used to describe soil structure. Farmers often describe soil structure with words such as crumbly or cloddy.",
  "subject": "Laws, regulations and executive orders",
  "references": [
    "Drinking Water Technical & Legal Terms",
    "DOI Bureau of Land Management Interpreting Indicators of Rangeland Health Glossary at http://www.blm.gov/nstc/library/pdf/1734-6.pdf",
    "USDA Natural Resources Conservation Services Soil Health Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/soil-structure/"
}