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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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Block fault
Earth science; Geology
A structure formed when the crust is divided into blocks of different elevation by a set of normal fault.
Artesian basin
Earth science; Geology
A syncline of permeable rock that has become saturated with water. An example would be the London Basin.
Blizzard
Earth science; Geology
Snow is carried up from the ground (from previous snow falls) by very strong winds and is blown around.
Basic
Earth science; Geology
A descriptive term applied to igneous rocks (basalt and gabbro) with silica (Si02) between 44% and 52%.
Capitalism
Earth science; Geology
An economic and political system based on the rights to privately own capital and land in a free market.
Calcareous
Earth science; Geology
A descriptive term used for rocks and other earth materials that have an abundance of calcium carbonate
Accessibility
Earth science; Geology
A location characteristic that permits a place to be reached by the efforts of those at other places.
