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NALT Full

Preferred term

bedrock

Type

Topic

Definition

The more or less solid rock is place either on or beneath the surface of the earth. It may be soft or hard and have a smooth or irregular surface.
Source: Schwarz, Charles F.; Thor, Edward C.; Elsner, Gary H. 1976. Wildland planning glossary. Gen. Tech. Rep. PSW-13. Berkeley, Calif.: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Pacific Southwest Forest and Range Experiment Station
Type: Concept definition

Broader concept

rocks

Related concepts

rock flour

In other languages

lecho de roca

Spanish

URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/16263

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