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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.

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