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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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Birch discontinuity
Earth science; Mapping science
A seismic discontinuity at a depth of about 900 km.
Boole's rule
Earth science; Mapping science
The Newton Cotes formula for N = 4. Simpson's rule is preferred to Boole's rule for simplicity; Weddle's rule is preferred for both accuracy and simplicity.
Besselian element
Earth science; Mapping science
One of a set of numbers and a system of coordinates, introduced by Bessel, for predicting the progress of solar eclipses and of occultations. The coordinate system has its ...
national boundary
Earth science; Mapping science
A boundary between countries. Such a boundary is established by the sovereign powers concerned.
Cassinis's gravity formula
Earth science; Mapping science
The formula adopted in 1930 by the International Association of Geodesy and called the International Gravity Formula.
cartouche
Earth science; Mapping science
A panel on a map, often with decoration, inclosing the title or other legends, the scale, etc.
buys-ballot's law
Earth science; Mapping science
Facing the wind in the northern hemi-sphere, atmospheric pressure decreases toward the right and increases towards the left; the reverse is true in the southern hemisphere.
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