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Stratigraphy

That branch of geology which treats of the arrangement and succession of strata.

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Geology 76% connected

The science which treats: (a) Of the structure and mineral constitution of the globe; structural geology. (b) Of its history as regards rocks, minera…

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Accretion noun · 86% connection

(geology) an increase in land resulting from alluvial deposits or waterborne sediment

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Bed noun · 86% connection

(geology) a stratum of rock (especially sedimentary rock); "they found a bed of sandstone"

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Break noun · 86% connection

(geology) a crack in the earth's crust resulting from the displacement of one side with respect to the other; "they built it right ove…

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Clast noun · 86% connection

(geology) a constituent fragment of a clastic rock

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Clastic rock noun · 86% connection

(geology) a rock composed of broken pieces of older rocks

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Deflation noun · 86% connection

(geology) the erosion of soil as a consequence of sand and dust and loose rocks being removed by the wind; "a constant deflation of th…

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Eating away noun · 86% connection

(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it), also figuratively

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Eroding noun · 86% connection

(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it), also figuratively

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Erosion noun · 86% connection

(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it), also figuratively

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Esker noun · 86% connection

(geology) a long winding ridge of post glacial gravel and other sediment; deposited by meltwater from glaciers or ice sheets

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Exceedance noun · 86% connection

(geology) the probability that an earthquake will generate a level of ground motion that exceeds a specified reference level during a…

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Fault line noun · 86% connection

(geology) line determined by the intersection of a geological fault and the earth's surface

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Fracture noun · 86% connection

(geology) a crack in the earth's crust resulting from the displacement of one side with respect to the other; "they built it right ove…

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Geologic process noun · 86% connection

(geology) a natural process whereby geological features are modified

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Geological fault noun · 86% connection

(geology) a crack in the earth's crust resulting from the displacement of one side with respect to the other; "they built it right ove…

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Geological formation noun · 86% connection

(geology) the geological features of the earth

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Geological process noun · 86% connection

(geology) a natural process whereby geological features are modified

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Groundmass noun · 86% connection

(geology) the matrix of fine-grained crystalline material in which larger crystals are embedded

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Alternation noun · 78% connection

The reciprocal succession of things in time or place; the act of following and being followed by turns; alternate succession, performa…

Its definition shares important concepts with this word: branch, geology, treats, arrangement, succession.
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Anthropography noun · 78% connection

That branch of anthropology which treats of the actual distribution of the human race in its different divisions, as distinguished by…

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Branch noun · 78% connection

Any division extending like a branch; any arm or part connected with the main body of thing; ramification; as, the branch of an antler…

Its definition shares important concepts with this word: branch, geology, treats, arrangement, succession.
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Chemistry noun · 78% connection

That branch of science which treats of the composition of substances, and of the changes which they undergo in consequence of alterati…

Its definition shares important concepts with this word: branch, geology, treats, arrangement, succession.
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Economic geology noun · 78% connection

the branch of geology that deals with economically valuable geological materials

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Foliation noun · 78% connection

(geology) the arrangement of leaflike layers in a rock

Its definition shares important concepts with this word: branch, geology, treats, arrangement, succession.
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Geodesy noun · 78% connection

the branch of geology that studies the shape of the earth and the determination of the exact position of geographical points

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Geognosy noun · 78% connection

That part of geology which treats of the materials of the earth's structure, and its general exterior and interior constitution.

Its definition shares important concepts with this word: branch, geology, treats, arrangement, succession.
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Geomorphology noun · 78% connection

the branch of geology that studies the characteristics and configuration and evolution of rocks and land forms

Its definition shares important concepts with this word: branch, geology, treats, arrangement, succession.
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Grain noun · 78% connection

The direction, arrangement, or appearance of the fibers in wood, or of the strata in stone, slate, etc.

Its definition shares important concepts with this word: branch, geology, treats, arrangement, succession.
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Heterotaxy noun · 78% connection

Variation in arrangement from that existing in a normal form; heterogenous arrangement or structure, as, in botany, the deviation in p…

Its definition shares important concepts with this word: branch, geology, treats, arrangement, succession.
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Hydrology noun · 78% connection

the branch of geology that studies water on the earth and in the atmosphere: its distribution and uses and conservation

Its definition shares important concepts with this word: branch, geology, treats, arrangement, succession.
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Inversion noun · 78% connection

The folding back of strata upon themselves, as by upheaval, in such a manner that the order of succession appears to be reversed.

Its definition shares important concepts with this word: branch, geology, treats, arrangement, succession.
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