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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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bush fallowing
Earth science; Geology
A type of subsistence agriculture which relies on land being left 'fallow' to regrdw and regenerate its soil system before being recultivated.
carboniferous
Earth science; Geology
A period of time in the Paleozoic era that includes the Pennsylvanian and Mississippian periods and extended from 360 to 286 million years ago.
conservation
Earth science; Geology
The protection of an area, or particular element within an area, accepting the dynamic nature of the environment and therefore allowing change.
a-horizon
Earth science; Geology
The top layer of soil. Plant and other organic debris builds up in this layer. This is the part of the soil generally referred to as 'top soil'.
back arc basin
Earth science; Geology
A depression landward of a volcanic arc in a subduction zone, which is lined with trapped sediment from the volcanic arc and the plate interior.
barometer
Earth science; Geology
Any instrument used to measure air (barometric) pressure. Two types of commonly used barometers are the aneroid barometer and mercury barometer.
cavitation
Earth science; Geology
Taking place in high velocity stream where air bubbles form and collapse within the water causing shock waves through the channel bed and banks.
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