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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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cartogram
Earth science; Mapping science
(1) A small diagram, on the face of a map, showing quantitative information. (2) An abstracted and simplified map the base of which is not true to scale.
cartesian coordinate
Earth science; Mapping science
A coordinate in a Cartesian coordinate system. In 2 dimensional space, the coordinates are commonly designated by (x, y) or (x 1 , x 2 ). In three- dimensional space, they are ...
color composite
Earth science; Mapping science
A composite in which the images making up the composite are shown in different colors.
local chart
Earth science; Mapping science
A large-scale aeronautical chart designed for contact flight in a congested region.
color emulsion
Earth science; Mapping science
A photographic emulsion capable of producing colored pictures. The emulsion usually consists of several layers of emulsion each sensitive to a different part of the spectrum ...
elastic body
Earth science; Mapping science
(1) A body which returns to its original size and shape after being deformed slightly. (2) A body which yields, under stress, according to Hooke's law. Do not confuse an ...
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