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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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Planck's law

Earth science; Oceanography

This is a derived formula, from the German physicist Max Planck that portrays the amount of radiation emitted by a blackbody as theoretically determined by its temperature. It is ...

aggregate

Earth science; Oceanography

This is the collective term for sand, gravel and crushed rock. They can be compacted to firmly fill a space and are often bound together with cement (to make concrete) or bitumen ...

geophysics

Earth science; Oceanography

This is the study of the physics of the earth. Geophysical survey techniques use physical properties themselves (e.g. magnetism) or apply properties to see how the earth affects ...

Wein's displacement law

Earth science; Oceanography

This radiation law suggests that the wavelength of maximum emission of any body is inversely proportional to its absolute temperature.

tropic tide

Earth science; Oceanography

Tide occurring when the moon is near maximum declination; the diurnal inequality is then at a maximum.

equatorial tide

Earth science; Oceanography

Tide occurring when the moon is near the equator; diurnal inequality is at a minimum.

Perigean tide

Earth science; Oceanography

Tide of increased range occurring when the moon is near perigee.