Glossary
Definitions from the Soil Science Society of America (SSSA)
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| Valley fill | In glaciated regions, material deposited in stream valleys by glacial meltwater. In nonglaciated regions, alluvium deposited by heavily loaded streams. |
| Variegation | Refers to patterns of contrasting colors assumed to be inherited from the parent material rather than to be the result of poor drainage. |