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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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chemosphere
Earth science; Geology
A region of the atmosphere (between 30 - 80 km in altitude) where photo-chemical reactions take place.
cirro/cirrus
Earth science; Geology
This refers to clouds, suspended high in the atmosphere that look like wisps of hair. Formed from ice.
coastal defense
Earth science; Geology
General term used to encompass both coast protection against erosion and sea defense against flooding.
accessibility
Earth science; Geology
A location characteristic that permits a place to be reached by the efforts of those at other places.
basic
Earth science; Geology
A descriptive term applied to igneous rocks (basalt and gabbro) with silica (Si02) between 44% and 52%.
blizzard
Earth science; Geology
Snow is carried up from the ground (from previous snow falls) by very strong winds and is blown around.
calcareous
Earth science; Geology
A descriptive term used for rocks and other earth materials that have an abundance of calcium carbonate
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