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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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calcrete
Earth science; Geology
A surface sedimentary rock, a hardened deposit of calcium carbonate. This calcium carbonate cements together other materials, including gravel, sand, clay, and silt.
chelation
Earth science; Geology
Where biological weathering removes metallic ions in a rock or mineral.
biodegradable
Earth science; Geology
Material that can be broken down in the environment by aerobic bacteria.
canopy
Earth science; Geology
The highest layer of a forest formed by the crowns of the tallest trees.
carrying capacity
Earth science; Geology
The largest population that the resources in an environment can support.
activated carbon
Earth science; Geology
Chemically treated and heated carbon which has the ability to absorb gold
activity space
Earth science; Geology
The space in which the majority of a person's activities are carried out.
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