pintakerroksista
Pintakerroksista is a Finnish term referring to the surface layers of the earth that lie at or near the ground or bedrock surface. In common use it describes the uppermost portions of a soil profile or the weathered outer part of rock, depending on the disciplinary context. The word is formed from pintakerros, meaning “surface layer,” with -ista serving as a plural/genitive suffix in Finnish grammar.
In soil science, pintakerroksista typically encompasses the upper horizons of a soil profile that are most
In geology and pedology, the term may also refer to the weathered surface layer of bedrock or
Sampling and analysis of pintakerroksista are standard in environmental assessments, forestry, agriculture, and land-use planning. Methods