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Earth science

Any of several geological sciences that are concerned with the earth, its origins, and all of its various structures and physical forms and phenomena.

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cold wall

Earth science; Oceanography

The steep water-temperature gradient between the Gulf Stream and (a) the slope water inshore of the Gulf Stream or (b) the Labrador current.

western boundary currents

Earth science; Oceanography

The strong, permanent, moving currents found in all five major oceanic gyres: the Brazil, East Australian, Kuroshio, and Aguilhas currents, and the Gulf Stream; the East Africa ...

geology

Earth science; Oceanography

The study of the Earth in terms of its development as a planet since its origin, including the history of its life forms, the materials of which it is composed, processes that act ...

coastal morphology

Earth science; Oceanography

The study of the interaction of waves and currents with the coast.

oceanography

Earth science; Oceanography

The study of the sea , embracing and integrating all knowledge pertaining to the sea's physical boundaries, the chemistry and physics of sea water, and marine biology.

bathymetry

Earth science; Oceanography

The study of water depths.

freezing point

Earth science; Oceanography

The temperature at which a substance in liquid form freezes, equal to the temperature at which its solid form melts; this represents equilibrium between the liquid and solid ...