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noun

any of various sciences, as geography, geology, or meteorology, that deal with the earth, its composition, or any of its changing aspects.

Origin of earth science

First recorded in 1935–40
Also called geoscience.
Related formsearth scientist, noun
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Related Words for earth science

topography, geopolitics, geology, cartography, physiography, topology, chorography

Examples from the Web for earth science

Historical Examples of earth science

  • The science of the lower heavens is a factor of earth-science in the definition we are just about to give.

    College Teaching

    Paul Klapper

  • They have found some recognition, though much too meager, in the more comprehensive and philosophical treatises on earth-science.

    College Teaching

    Paul Klapper

British Dictionary definitions for earth science

earth science

noun

any of various sciences, such as geology, geography, and geomorphology, that are concerned with the structure, age, and other aspects of the earth
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earth science in Science

earth science

Any of several sciences, such as geology, oceanography, and meteorology, that study the origin, composition, and physical features of the Earth.
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