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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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Headland
Earth science; Geology
Headlands are projections of land that stick out into a sea or lake.
Hydrology
Earth science; Geology
The science that deals with water on and beneath the Earth surface.
Ironstone
Earth science; Geology
Any of various freq. hard rocks which contain a high proportion of iron minerals; iron ore;esp.any iron-rich,coarsely banded or unbanded sedimentary rock.
Magma
Earth science; Geology
Molten rock, containing dissolved gases and suspended solid particles. At the Earth's surface, magma is known as lava.
Geochemist
Earth science; Geology
Person who studies the the chemistry of the composition of the solid matter.
Calcic horizon
Earth science; Geology
A soil layer at least 15 cm thick that has been enriched with calcium carbonate (CaCO3).
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