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earth science

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


Origin:
1935–40


earth scientist, noun
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earth science  
n.  Any of several essentially geologic sciences that are concerned with the origin, structure, and physical phenomena of the earth.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
Copyright © 2009 by Houghton Mifflin Company.
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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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