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geophysics

 

[ dʒiːəˈfɪzɪks ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

study of the physical properties of the earth

Geophysics is the science that deals with the physical processes and properties of the Earth, including its composition, structure, and behavior under the influence of natural forces. It involves the study of phenomena such as earthquakes, magnetic fields, gravity, and seismic waves.

Synonyms

earth science, geophysical science.

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Word Description / Examples
geophysics

This term is commonly used in scientific and academic discussions related to the physical processes and properties of the Earth.

  • She is studying geophysics to better understand earthquakes
  • The conference focused on new developments in geophysics
earth science

This phrase broadly refers to the study of the Earth, including geology, meteorology, oceanography, and geophysics. It is often used in educational contexts.

  • The earth science curriculum covers topics such as volcanoes and weather patterns
  • His major is earth science because he is interested in environmental changes
geophysical science

This term is often used interchangeably with geophysics but can emphasize the scientific methods and approaches used to study physical aspects of the Earth.

  • Advances in geophysical science have led to better prediction models for natural disasters
  • He published a paper on cutting-edge techniques in geophysical science

Examples of usage

  • The geophysicist used advanced technology to study the earth's magnetic field.
  • Geophysics plays a crucial role in understanding the dynamics of the Earth's crust.
  • The field of geophysics continues to evolve with new research and discoveries.

Translations

Translations of the word "geophysics" in other languages:

🇵🇹 geofísica

🇮🇳 भूभौतिकी

🇩🇪 Geophysik

🇮🇩 geofisika

🇺🇦 геофізика

🇵🇱 geofizyka

🇯🇵 地球物理学 (ちきゅうぶつりがく)

🇫🇷 géophysique

🇪🇸 geofísica

🇹🇷 jeofizik

🇰🇷 지구물리학 (지구 물리학)

🇸🇦 الجيوفيزياء

🇨🇿 geofyzika

🇸🇰 geofyzika

🇨🇳 地球物理学 (dìqiú wùlǐ xué)

🇸🇮 geofizika

🇮🇸 jarðeðlisfræði

🇰🇿 геофизика

🇬🇪 გეოფიზიკა

🇦🇿 geofizika

🇲🇽 geofísica

Etymology

The term 'geophysics' originated in the early 20th century, combining the Greek words 'geo' (earth) and 'physis' (nature). The field has its roots in the study of gravity and magnetic fields, and has since expanded to encompass a wide range of physical phenomena related to the Earth.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,985, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.