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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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Cheiorographic coast
Earth science; Geology
A coastline which has experienced complex, tectonic uplift and subsidence, resulting in alternate bays and headlands.
Cotectic
Earth science; Geology
Line curve or surface on a phase diagram depicting crystal-melt equilibria along which two crytals co- precipitate.
Chaparral
Earth science; Geology
An ecosystem wih short, woody, dense bushes having permanent thick, hairy or leathery leaves to restrict water loss.
Condensation level
Earth science; Geology
The level at which rising air will cool to form visible droplets of water in the air. This occurs at the dew point.
Coal
Earth science; Geology
A metamorphic rock formed from stratified plant remains. It contains more than 50 percent carbon and burns readily.
Basal till
Earth science; Geology
Glacial till deposited by melting of ice at the base of a glacier and little reworked by meltwater or mass movement.
Anhydrous
Earth science; Geology
Literally, "without water". Refers to minerals or other materials which do not have water as an primary constituent.
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