surficial

Modifies a noun

• geology: This survey provides insights into the local variability of the surficial geology that cannot be obtained from the regional studies.
• sediment: Controls on the organic content and composition of surficial sediments from sites spanning the Arabian Sea oxygen minimum zone.
• rock: Radiometric data were also collected to map surficial rocks and soils, thus aiding geologic mapping of the basin fill.
• material: The map shows the distribution of surficial materials in Canada, on land and in extensive offshore areas, at 1:5 000 000 scale.
• deposit: Full color maps displaying the bedrock, surficial deposits and physiographic regions are also present.
• water: There is extensive weather and climate information as well as archives data on surficial water.