earth science
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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.
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Also called geoscience.
Origin of earth science
First recorded in 1935–40
OTHER WORDS FROM earth science
earth scientist, nounWords nearby earth science
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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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Scientific definitions for earth 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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