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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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chromosphere
Earth science; Geology
The region of the solar atmosphere between the photosphere and the corona notable for its ruby red light. Temperatures of the chromosphere vary from 4500 K at its base to 8500 K ...
beach ridge
Earth science; Geology
A low extensive ridge of beach material piled up by storm waves landward of the berm. Usually consists of very coarse sand, gravel or shells. Occurs singly or as a series of more ...
other sand deposit
Earth science; Geology
the adjoining accumulation of sediment derived from the depression where readily recognizable, is commonly included A shallow circular or elliptical depression in sand or dry soil ...
crystal
Earth science; Geology
The multi-sided form of a mineral, bounded by planar growth surfaces, that is the outward expression of the ordered arrangement of atoms within it.
brittle-ductile transition zone
Earth science; Geology
The location at depth within the earth's crust where the temperature and pressure have risen to such a high level that directed stress results in plastic deformation as opposed to ...
carbonate rock
Earth science; Geology
A rock consisting primarily of a carbonate mineral such as calcite or dolomite, the chief minerals in limestone and dolostone, respectively.
bid-rent theory
Earth science; Geology
In urban areas in a free market, this theory relates to the fact that those who have the money to bid highest for an area of land will obtain its use and will be better placed to ...
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