Soil Monoliths
A monolith, or vertical slice from topsoil down to subsoil, preserves a soil’s colors and layered horizons in position. Scientists make monoliths of the important soils in their region and use them in teaching. In the field, scientists dig a pit about 6 feet deep, keeping one face a flat vertical plane.
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Soil Monoliths
A monolith, or vertical slice from topsoil down to subsoil, preserves a soil’s colors and layered horizons in position. Scientists make monoliths of the important soils in their region and use them in teaching. In the field, scientists dig a pit about 6 feet deep, keeping one face a flat vertical plane.
www.nrcs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/nrcs144p2_002455...
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