Geology

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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Cavernous weathering

Earth science; Geology

A combination of chemical and mechanical weathering processes act on rock surfaces to produce hollows and caverns. This is also called honeycomb weathering.

Bar

Earth science; Geology

A mass of sand, gravel, or alluvium deposited on the bed of a stream, sea, or lake, or at the mouth of a stream 2. A unit of pressure, approximately equal to atmospheric pressure at sea level.

Cartel

Earth science; Geology

A group of producers who agree to divide up an area of consumers or limit production in order to keep prices high or to not encroach on each others business.

By-product

Earth science; Geology

Revenue, net of transportation, refining and treatment charges, from the sale of metals derived in conjunction with the production of the primary mine metal

Bivalve

Earth science; Geology

A mollusk having two shells hinged together, as the oyster, clam, or mussel; or any animal with two halves to its shell such as an ostracode or brachiopod.