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Geology
The science that comprises the study of the solid Earth and the processes by which it is shaped and changed.
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Theia Mons
Earth science; Geology
A large shield volcano on Venus which lies in the southern part of the Dvana Chasam rift valley.
Activated carbon
Earth science; Geology
Chemically treated and heated carbon which has the ability to absorb gold
Autotroph
Earth science; Geology
An organism which uses light energy to make its own food, such as plants.
Secondary aquifer
Earth science; Geology
Any aquifer that is not the main source of water to wells in a given area.
Carrying capacity
Earth science; Geology
The largest population that the resources in an environment can support.
Bed roughness
Earth science; Geology
How rough the bed of a river is and hence its effects on river discharge.
Activity space
Earth science; Geology
The space in which the majority of a person's activities are carried out.
