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Cross-section sample

Definition

A soil sample collected to preserve the depth stratification of the profile, with distinct layers kept separate. Comparison of a questioned sample's characteristics against specific depth horizons can narrow the geographic match.

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  • Soil and Sediment as Trace EvidenceA soil sample collected to preserve the depth stratification of the profile, with distinct layers kept separate. Comparison of a questioned sample's characteri...

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