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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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cut-off cylinder
Earth science; Mapping science
A device consisting essentially of a short, rigid bar so made and so mounted that it forms a direct connection between the apparatus being tested and a permanent monument on the ...
curve of equal bearing
Earth science; Mapping science
The curve connecting all points, on a sphere, at which the great-circle bearing of a given point is the same.
stilling device
Earth science; Mapping science
Any device or structure placed near a tide or stream gage to reduce the effect of waves and other random motions on the reading of the gage.
circular curve
Earth science; Mapping science
(1) A curve of constant radius. An arc of a circle. (2) A plane curve having the equation (x ²+ y ²)f(x) + g(x,y) = 0, where g(x,y) does not contain (x ²+ y ²) as a ...
damages to remainder
Earth science; Mapping science
The loss in value of the remainder of a piece of property, resulting from the acquisition of a part of the property.
trimming -and- mounting diagram
Earth science; Mapping science
A sketch showing how the prints of the transformed photographs taken by a multiple-lens camera should be changed to get the equivalent of a single photograph made by a single-lens ...
diapositive
Earth science; Mapping science
(1) A positive photograph on a transparent substance, usually plastic or glass. The term generally refers to a transparent positive on a glass plate, used in a stereoscopic ...
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