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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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allochtonous
Earth science; Geology
A term applied shelves that presently experience deposition of river-derived sediments.
altiplano
Earth science; Geology
A high Bolivian plateau lying between the east and west of the Andies in South America.
asphalt
Earth science; Geology
A dark bituminous substance found in natural beds. Residue from petroleum distillation.
base metal
Earth science; Geology
Non-ferrous metals inferior in value to precious metals; i.e. copper lead, zinc, nickel
allochthonous
Earth science; Geology
Refers to something formed elsewhere than its present location. Antonym of autochthonous.
biogeography
Earth science; Geology
The branch of geography that studies the distribution of plants and animals on the earth
cirque glacier
Earth science; Geology
A small alpine glacier that forms inside a cirque, typically near the head of a valley.
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