Land: The earths surface, extending downward to the center of the earth and upward infinitely into space, including things permanently attached by nature, such as trees and water.

 

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Land: The earths surface, extending downward to the center of the earth and upward infinitely into space, including things permanently attached by nature, such as trees and water.

Pineal Gland: A small gland located between the cerebral hemispheres of the brain that secretes melatonin.

Pituitary Gland: A small gland located at the base of the brain; consists of an anterior and a posterior lobe and produces numerous hormones. The master gland of the endocrine system, the pituitary releases . . . View Full Definition

Timberland: Lands that can grow annually a minimum amount of wood that can be used to produce commercial wood products: excludes lands where timber cutting is prohibited by law or by executive decision.

Class I Land: Under reclamation law, Class I land is defined as irrigable land within a particular agricultural economic setting that is productive enough to yield the highest level of suitability for con . . . View Full Definition

Land Capability (Classification): The quality of soil resources for agricultural use is commonly expressed as land capability classes and subclasses, which show, in a general way, the suitability of soils for most kinds of f . . . View Full Definition

Landfill: A landfill is an enormous hole, either excavated for the purpose of waste disposal or left over from a surface mining operation. The hole is lined with clay or a synthetic lining to prevent . . . View Full Definition

Finlandia: A high-proof (94) popular vodka imported from Finland.

Land Trusts: A few states permit the creation of land trusts, in which real estate is the only asset. As in all trusts, the title to the property is conveyed to a trustee, and the beneficial interest bel . . . View Full Definition

Barrier Island: A long, narrow island parallel to the shore, composed of sand and built by wave action.