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prairie soil: see podzol podzol (pŏd`sŏl) or podzolic soil, ..... Click the link for more information. . prairie soil [′prer·ē ‚sȯil] (geology) A group of zonal soils having a surface horizon that is dark or grayish brown, which grades through brown soil into lighter-colored parent material; it is 2-5 feet (0.6-1.5 meters) thick and develops under tall grass in a temperate and humid climate. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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But the rich prairie soil was also perfect for growing trees, so foresters turned it into a beautiful Norway pine plantation. |
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