Earth science

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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acidic solution

Earth science; Oceanography

Any water solution that is acidic (pH less than 7) or has more hydrogen ions (H+) than hydroxide ions (OH-). Also see basic solution and neutral solution.

backshore

Earth science; Oceanography

Area behind the shore. This coastal feature is located between the beach berm and the backshore slope.

marine snow

Earth science; Oceanography

As plants and animals near the surface of the ocean die and decay, they fall toward the sea floor, just like leaves and decaying material fall onto a forest floor. In addition to ...