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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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Attrition
Earth science; Geology
The wearing a way of particles by debris in contact with other particles, such as in a river.
Biogenic chemical sediment
Earth science; Geology
Sedimentary rocks derived from living organisms. Common examples include fossiliferous limestones and coal.
Accretionary wedge
Earth science; Geology
Accumulation on the ocean floor of sedimentary material scraped off the subducted plate by the upper plate.
Activity index
Earth science; Geology
The measure of the extent to which a local authority is developing policies to attract industry to an area.
Assisted areas
Earth science; Geology
Parts of the United Kingdom in which the government grants can be given to persuade firms to locate there.
Cross-bedding
Earth science; Geology
Also known as current bedding - where rocks in a bed are arranged at an angle to the main bedding plane.
Assimilation
Earth science; Geology
The absorption of an immigrant group into the receiving community. The cultural differences become blurred.
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