Soil mottling definition
Soil mottling means low chroma equal to or less than 2 and a value of 4 or more (Munsell-Color Chart.)
Soil mottling means a soil color pattern consisting of patches of different color or shades of color interspersed with the dominant soil color which results from prolonged saturation of the soil. "Subdivision" means the division or redivision of a lot, tract or other parcel of land into two or more lots,
Soil mottling means a soil color pattern consisting of patches of different color or shades of color interspersed with the dominant soil color which results from prolonged saturation of the soil.
More Definitions of Soil mottling
Soil mottling means a soil color pattern consisting of
Soil mottling means the presence of irregular areas of different colors in the soil observed during a soil evaluation. Such mottling indicates poor aeration and impeded drainage characteristics, usually from seasonal saturation of the soil. Anaerobic activity in the saturated zone triggers a reduction process, changing the color of minerals in the soil, and enabling a determination of the high ground water elevation when present.