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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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board on geographic names
Earth science; Mapping science
A board established by the act of 25 July 1947, (61 Stat 456, 43 U. S. C. 365) to provide uniformity in geographic nomenclature and orthography through-out the Federal ...
direct-scanning camera
Earth science; Mapping science
A panoramic camera in which the lens system swings or rotates about the rear nodal point at a given rate.
collocation method of least squares
Earth science; Mapping science
(1) A special case of the method of least squares, in which the set of unknowns is divided into two subsets with different weights.
circle of latitude
Earth science; Mapping science
(1) A great circle on the celestial sphere, through the poles of the ecliptic and perpendicular to the plane of the ecliptic. (2) A meridian along which latitude is measured.
habenum clause
Earth science; Mapping science
A clause, in a real-estate document, that specifies the extent of the interest (as life or fee) to be conveyed.
cloud on title
Earth science; Mapping science
(1) An outstanding claim or encumbrance which, if valid, will affect or impair the owner's title. (2) A judgment; a dower interest.
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