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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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infrared emulsion
Earth science; Mapping science
A photographic emulsion whose sensitivity extends into the red and near infrared portions of the spectrum.
luni-solar effect
Earth science; Mapping science
The effect of the gravitational attractions of the Moon and the Sun.
tidal epoch
Earth science; Mapping science
The period of time specified for uninterrupted measurement of tides at a tide gage. The U. S. National Ocean Service specifies a period of at least 19 years.
equipotential ellipsoid
Earth science; Mapping science
An ellipsoid on which a potential is defined and constant.
encroachment
Earth science; Mapping science
An intrusion or invasion of an adjoining landowner's real estate by his neighbor through some means or structure, permanent in nature.
environment
Earth science; Mapping science
The set of all conditions external to an organism or community which act upon that organism or community to influence its development or its existence. Included in the ...
editing
Earth science; Mapping science
The process of checking a map or chart in its preparatory stages to ensure accuracy, completeness and, in its printed form, legibility and precision. The various stages of ...
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