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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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X-ray diffraction
Earth science; Geology
The diffraction of a beam of X-rays by the three dimensional periodic array of atoms in a crystal structure . The identity and arrangement of atomic in the structure can be ...
wind shadow
Earth science; Geology
An area of quiet air in lee of an obstacle. Zone of sand accumulation in lee of sand dune.
wind farm
Earth science; Geology
An area in which a large number of windmills have been erected to generate electrical power.
wilting point
Earth science; Geology
The stage at which all water available to plants has been used.
Wilson Cycle
Earth science; Geology
The opening and closing of ocean basins through plate tectonics.
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