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2.4 Terrain Units
In TEM, terrain (surficial geology) classification follows Howes and Kenk
(1997), while soil drainage classification follows the Canada Soil
Survey Committee (1978). Terrain features and soil drainage are used as
delineation criteria and to describe characteristics of ecosystems. Attributes
considered include surficial material, terrain texture, surface expression,
qualifying descriptor, geomorphological processes, and soil drainage
(RIC, 1994; Howes and Kenk, 1997).
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