geophysics

Noun
  1. Geology that uses physical principles to study properties of the earth (synset 106127169)
    is a type of: geology - a science that deals with the history of the earth as recorded in rocks
    subtypes:
    • geomorphology, morphology - the branch of geology that studies the characteristics and configuration and evolution of rocks and land forms
    • hydrology - the branch of geology that studies water on the earth and in the atmosphere: its distribution and uses and conservation
    • seismology - the branch of geology that studies earthquakes
    • volcanology, vulcanology - the branch of geology that studies volcanoes
    • magnetics, magnetism - the branch of science that studies magnetism
    • geodesy - the branch of geology that studies the shape of the earth and the determination of the exact position of geographical points
    same as: geophysical science

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