NATQUA
- fine: falls within the smallest size continuum
for a particular nature of surface term. (S-4 425.6)
- medium: falls within the moderate size
continuum for a particular nature of surface term. (S-4 425.6)
- coarse: falls within the largest size continuum
for a particular nature of surface term. (S-4 425.6)
- broken: fractured or in pieces. (adapted from
Webster's II New Riverside Dictionary, 1984)
- sticky: having an adhesive or glue like
property. (adapted from Webster's II New Riverside Dictionary, 1984)
- soft: not hard or firm. (adapted from Webster's
II New Riverside Dictionary, 1984)
- stiff: not pliant; thick, resistant to flow.
(adapted from Webster's II New Riverside Dictionary, 1984)
- volcanic: composed of or containing material
ejected from a volcano. (adapted from Webster's II New Riverside Dictionary, 1984)
- calcareous: composed of or containing calcium
or calcium carbonate. (IHO Dictionary, S-32, 5th Edition, 603)
- hard: firm; usually refers to an area of the
sea floor not covered by unconsolidated sediment. (IHO Dictionary, S-32, 5th Edition, 2194
and adapted from Webster's II New Riverside Dictionary, 1984)