the scientific study of the origin, history, and structure of the earth, especially as recorded in rocks.
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the scientific study of the origin, history, and structure of the earth, especially as recorded in rocks.
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The branch of mathematics concerned with the properties and relations of points, lines, surfaces, and solids.
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The scientific study of the earth's surface, physical features, divisions, products, population, etc.
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a mathematician who specializes in geometry.
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a small cavity in rock lined with crystals or other mineral matter.
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Relating to or denoting the shortest possible line between two points on a curved surface.
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Relating to geodesy, the branch of mathematics concerned with the shape and area of the earth or large portions of it.
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Relating to the scientific study of the structure, substances, and history of the earth, or of the rocks and physical processes that form it.
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A scientist who studies the solid and liquid matter that constitutes the Earth, as well as the processes and history that have shaped it.
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Relating to geometry, or using the principles of geometry.
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Having or representing the earth as the center, as in former astronomical systems.
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A scientist who studies the chemistry of the earth, especially the chemical composition of rocks and minerals and the movement of chemical elements through geological processes.
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a person who studies geography or is an expert in it.
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Relating to the physical features of the earth and its atmosphere, or to the study of these features.
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relating to the scientific study of the structure, substance, and history of the earth or another planet.
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A branch of mathematics dealing with the properties, measurement, and relationships of points, lines, angles, surfaces, and solids.
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Relating to the form of the landscape or other natural features of the earth's surface.
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The scientific study of the physical properties and processes of the earth.
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The sciences (such as geology, geophysics, and geochemistry) dealing with the earth, its structure, and its history.
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Relating to or produced by the internal heat of the earth.
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Relating to the chemistry of the earth, its rocks, and other geological materials.
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Relating to the economic aspects of geography or the influence of geography on economics.
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Relating to the magnetic properties of the earth.
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Relating to or according to the principles of geometry.
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relating to the physics of the earth and its environment, including the physics of fields such as meteorology, oceanography, seismology, and volcanology.
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the study of the way a country's geography, population, and natural resources affect its politics and its relations with other countries
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The branch of biology that deals with the geographical distribution of plants and animals.
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The scientific study of the chemical composition of the earth and its rocks and minerals.
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The study of how economic factors and policies interact with and influence international relations and national power.
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Relating to the physical features of an area or region.
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In a way that relates to geology or the geological features of an area.
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A scientist who studies the physics of the earth, including its atmosphere, oceans, and interior.
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Relating to the influence of geography and economics on the politics and relations between nations.
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Relating to the strategy required to secure the global or regional interests of a state, especially involving geographical, economic, and political factors.
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Relating to the geographical distribution of plants and animals.
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in a way that relates to or uses the principles and methods of geometry
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The scientific study of the origin and development of landforms and landscapes on Earth and other planets.
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(of an artificial satellite) moving in such an orbit that it appears to be stationary above a fixed point on the earth's surface.
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Relating to the study of water in the earth's crust, especially groundwater.
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The deliberate large-scale manipulation of an environmental process, especially of the Earth's climate, in an attempt to counteract the effects of global warming.
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In a way that relates to geography or the physical features of an area.
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(of an orbit) having a period equal to the period of rotation of the earth, so that a satellite remains fixed over the same geographical point.
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The scientific study of the chemical, physical, geological, and biological processes and reactions that govern the composition of the natural environment and the cycles of matter and energy.
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relating to the study of the geographical distribution of living organisms.
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A scientist who studies the physical features of the surface of the earth and their relation to its geological structures.
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Relating to the scientific study of the physical features of the surface of the earth and their relation to its geological structures.
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