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  2. Geology of Texas - Wikipedia

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    Texas has been the leading state in petroleum production since discovery of the Spindletop oil field in 1901. [11] As of October 2017, the State of Texas (if treated as its own nation) is the 7th largest oil producing nation in the world, with production totaling approximately 3.78 million barrels (600 thousand cubic meters ) per day of oil ...

  3. Geology of the Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex - Wikipedia

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    The Ozan marl is around 500 ft thick, and marine megafossils can be found. On top of the Ozan marl is two thin beds known as the Wolfe City Sandstone and Pecan Gap Chalk. The Wolfe City Sandstone is known in the city of Rockwall, Texas for its sandstone dikes that protrude into the surface, and gives a surface expression of a wall built of ...

  4. Texas City Dike - Wikipedia

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    Texas City Dike. Coordinates: 29°23′24.99″N 94°53′10.03″W. Sunset image taken from Texas City Dike. The Texas City Dike is a levee located in Texas City, Texas, United States that projects nearly 5 miles (8.0 km) south-east into the mouth of Galveston Bay. [1] It is flanked by the north-eastern tip of Galveston Island and the south ...

  5. Unified Soil Classification System - Wikipedia

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    The Unified Soil Classification System (USCS) is a soil classification system used in engineering and geology to describe the texture and grain size of a soil. The classification system can be applied to most unconsolidated materials, and is represented by a two-letter symbol. Each letter is described below (with the exception of Pt): If the ...

  6. Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board - Wikipedia

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    The headquarters of the TSSWCB. The Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board (TSSWCB) is a state agency of Texas, headquartered in Temple. [1] The agency enforces the state's soil and water conservation laws and coordinates conservation and nonpoint source pollution abatement programs. The Texas State Legislature created the agency in 1939.

  7. Topsoil - Wikipedia

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    Topsoil is composed of mineral particles and organic matter and usually extends to a depth of 5-10 inches (13–25 cm). Together these make a substrate capable of holding water and air which encourages biological activity. There are generally a high concentration of roots in topsoil since this is where plants obtain most of their vital nutrients.

  8. American Bureau of Shipping - Wikipedia

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    The American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) is an American maritime classification society established in 1862. [1] Its stated mission is to promote the security of life, property, and the natural environment, primarily through the development and verification of standards for the design, construction and operational maintenance of marine and ...

  9. Tool, Texas - Wikipedia

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    48-73352 [3] GNIS feature ID. 2412085 [2] Website. tooltexas.org. Tool is a city in Henderson County, Texas, United States. The population was 2,175 at the 2020 census. [4] Located on the west side of Cedar Creek Lake, it is a popular second home and retiree destination.