1. A layer of soil, rock, or other material located beneath the surface of the earth or another substance
The subsurface layer contains important geological information about past climate conditions.
A camada subsuperficial contém informações geológicas importantes sobre as condições climáticas do passado.
2. In oceanography, the layer of water below the surface zone, typically between 200-1000 meters depth
Marine organisms in the subsurface layer adapt to low light conditions.
Os organismos marinhos na camada subsuperficial se adaptam às condições de pouca luz.
3. In soil science, the soil layer beneath the topsoil or A-horizon
Nutrients in the subsurface layer are less accessible to plant roots.
Os nutrientes na camada subsuperficial são menos acessíveis às raízes das plantas.