eroding process
1eroding — noun (geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it) • Syn: ↑erosion, ↑eating away, ↑wearing, ↑wearing away • Derivationally related forms: ↑wear away ( …
2geologic process — noun (geology) a natural process whereby geological features are modified • Syn: ↑geological process • Topics: ↑geology • Hypernyms: ↑natural process, ↑natural action, ↑action …
3geological process — noun (geology) a natural process whereby geological features are modified • Syn: ↑geologic process • Topics: ↑geology • Hypernyms: ↑natural process, ↑natural action, ↑action …
4Shakespeare quadrangle — The Shakespeare quadrangle is a region of Mercury running from 90 to 180° longitude and 20 to 70° latitude. It is also called Caduceata.Mariner 10 imagingThe only spacecraft images of Mercury are those taken by the Mariner 10 spacecraft, which… …
5Beach nourishment — is a complementary term that describes a process by which sediment (usually sand) lost through longshore drift or erosion is replaced on a beach. It involves the transport of the nourishment material from one area to the affected area. This… …
6ECONOMIC AFFAIRS — THE PRE MANDATE (LATE OTTOMAN) PERIOD Geography and Borders In September 1923 a new political entity was formally recognized by the international community. Palestine, or Ereẓ Israel as Jews have continued to refer to it for 2,000 years,… …
7Erosion — is the carrying away or displacement of solids (sediment, soil, rock and other particles) usually by the agents of currents such as, wind, water, or ice by downward or down slope movement in response to gravity or by living organisms (in the case …
8Geology of Mars — Mars   Mars as seen by the Hubble Space Telescope Designations …
9Great Barrier Reef — The Great Barrier Reef * UNESCO World Heritage Site …
10United States — a republic in the N Western Hemisphere comprising 48 conterminous states, the District of Columbia, and Alaska in North America, and Hawaii in the N Pacific. 267,954,767; conterminous United States, 3,022,387 sq. mi. (7,827,982 sq. km); with… …
