| Term | Soil texture |
|---|---|
| Definition | Soil texture is a classification instrument used both in the field and laboratory to determine soil classes based on their physical texture. Soil texture can be determined using qualitative methods such as texture by feel, and quantitative methods such as the hydrometer method. |
| Sampling medium | Soil |
| Aggregation type | Not applicable |
| Units | - |
| Provenance | Wikipedia |
| Provenance uri | http://vocabulary.odm2.org/variablename/soilTexture/ |
| Category | - |
| Note | Added to support Critical Zone Observatory (CZO) data use cases. |
| Status | ACCEPTED |