Geopedology : an integration of geomorphology and pedology for soil and landscape studies /: an integration of geomorphology and pedology for soil and landscape studies. ([2015])

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Joseph Alfred Zinck, Graciela Metternicht, Gerardo Bocco, Héctor Francisco Del Valle, editors.
• Editors: Zinck, J. Alfred; Metternicht, Graciela Isabel; Bocco, Gerardo; Del Valle, Héctor Francisco
• Contents: Intro; Preface; My Dilemmas with Soil-Landscape Relationships; Classifying and Classifications; Scales of Observation and Presenting Information; Properties and Their Interpretations; Sampling Soil-Landscape Relationships; Building Mental Models; Applying Models; Evaluating Relationships; Presenting Our Understanding; The Future; Concluding Comment; Contents; Chapter 1: Presentation; References; Part I: Foundations of Geopedology; Chapter 2: Introduction; References; Chapter 3: Relationships Between Geomorphology and Pedology: Brief Review; 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 Definitions and Approaches 3.2.1 Academic Stream3.2.2 Applied Stream; 3.3 Nature of the Relationships and Fields of Convergence; 3.3.1 Evolution of the Relationships; 3.3.2 Mutual Contributions; 3.3.3 Trend Towards Greater Integration; 3.4 Conclusion; References; Chapter 4: The Geopedologic Approach; 4.1 Introduction: Definition, Origin, Development; 4.2 Conceptual Relationships; 4.2.1 Common Forming Factors; 4.2.2 The Geopedologic Landscape; 4.2.2.1 Flat Areas; 4.2.2.2 Sloping Areas; 4.3 Methodological Relationships; 4.3.1 Geopedologic Integration: A Structural Model 4.3.2 Geopedologic Integration: Soil Geography, Genesis, and Stratigraphy4.3.2.1 Soil Geography; 4.3.2.2 Soil Genesis and Stratigraphy; 4.3.3 Geopedologic Integration: A Test of Numerical Validation; 4.3.3.1 Materials and Method; 4.3.3.2 Results; 4.3.3.3 Conclusion; 4.4 Operational Relationships; 4.4.1 Introduction; 4.4.2 The Structure of the Soil Survey; 4.4.3 The Functioning of the Soil Survey; 4.4.4 The Contribution of Geomorphology to Soil Survey; 4.5 Conclusions; References; Chapter 5: The Pedologic Landscape: Organization of the Soil Material; 5.1 Introduction; 5.2 Nano-level 5.2.1 Chemical Reactions5.2.2 Mechanical Reactions; 5.2.2.1 Types of Packing; 5.2.2.2 Types of Fabric; 5.2.3 Physico-chemical Reactions; 5.2.4 Relationship with Geopedology; 5.3 Micro-level; 5.3.1 The Micromorphologic Components; 5.3.1.1 Skeleton Grains; 5.3.1.2 Plasma; 5.3.1.3 Pores; 5.3.1.4 Pedologic Features; 5.3.2 Relationship with Geopedology; 5.4 Meso-level; 5.4.1 Horizon Definition and Designation; 5.4.1.1 Primary Divisions: The Master Horizons; 5.4.1.2 Secondary Divisions: Specific Genetic Features; 5.4.1.3 Tertiary Divisions; 5.4.2 Relationship with Geopedology; 5.5 Macro-level 5.5.1 Definition5.5.2 Related Concepts; 5.5.3 Relationship with Geopedology; 5.6 Mega-level; 5.6.1 Definition; 5.6.2 Relationship with Geopedology; 5.7 Conclusion; References; Chapter 6: The Geomorphic Landscape: Criteria for Classifying Geoforms; 6.1 Introduction; 6.2 Examples of Geomorphic Classification; 6.2.1 Classification by Order of Magnitude; 6.2.2 Genetic and Genetic-Chorologic Classifications; 6.2.3 Morphometric Classification; 6.2.4 Ethnogeomorphic Classification; 6.3 Bases for a Taxonomic Classification System of the Geoforms; 6.3.1 Premises and Basic Statements
• Publisher Details: Cham : Springer
• Publication Date: 2015
• Copyright Date: 2016
• Extent: 1 online resource (xviii, 556 pages), illustrations (some color)
• Subjects: 631.4; Earth sciences; Soil geomorphology; Soil structure; Soil geomorphology; Soil structure; Bodenkunde; Geomorphologie; Nature -- Environmental Conservation & Protection; Science -- Earth Sciences -- Geology; Technology & Engineering -- Environmental -- General; Science -- Earth Sciences -- Geography; Soil science, sedimentology; Ecological science, the Biosphere; Environmental management; Geographical information systems (GIS) & remote sensing; Physical geography & topography; Geology; Soil conservation; Ecology; Environmental management; Geographical information systems; Physical geography; Geology & the lithosphere; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9783319191591; 3319191594
• Related ISBNs: 9783319191584
• Notes: Note: Online resource; title from PDF title page (SpringerLink, viewed January 4, 2016).
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