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SOIL TEMPERATURE  

DEFINITION

  • The temperature measured at a given soil depth, typically at 2, 4, 8, and sometimes 20 and 40 in. Many biological processes, including seed germination, plant emergence, microbial activity, and soil respiration are a function of soil temperature.

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https://gcmd.earthdata.nasa.gov/kms/concept/021714ad-1cae-441c-bb6f-4be866a0f742

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