This glossary contains terms commonly used in soil survey, including many found in Soil Taxonomy. Reference materials used in formulating the definitions and commentary include Soil Taxonomy, The Guy Smith Interviews, National Soil Survey Handbook, Soil Survey Manual, Field Book for Describing and Sampling Soils, Geomorphic Description System, Soil Survey Laboratory Information Manual, Soil Taxonomy International Committee Reports, and the Soil Science Society of America’s Glossary of Soil Science Terms. Also used were personal experiences and knowledge from professionals in soil survey activities.

The glossary was issued January 2017 and illustrations added January 2025.

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