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POLYGON RIM [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-09-14
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Geomorphology and Geomorphogeny
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- low-centred polygon
1, record 1, English, low%2Dcentred%20polygon
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- low-centered polygon 2, record 1, English, low%2Dcentered%20polygon
correct
- low-centre polygon 2, record 1, English, low%2Dcentre%20polygon
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Several ice wedges connected together create a pattern in the ground called an ice-wedge polygon. Low-centred polygons develop as ice wedges grow, pushing the adjacent ground upward to form a raised rim. When several ice wedges join together, an irregular polygon is created. The raised rim of this polygon tends to trap water, creating a pattern of small wetlands. Low-centred polygons occur where ice wedges are actively growing. 3, record 1, English, - low%2Dcentred%20polygon
Record 1, Key term(s)
- low centred polygon
- low centered polygon
- low centre polygon
- low-center polygon
- low center polygon
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Géomorphologie et géomorphogénie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- polygone concave
1, record 1, French, polygone%20concave
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Plusieurs coins de glace reliés créent dans le sol ce qu'on appelle un polygone. Les polygones concaves se forment au fur et à mesure que les coins se développent, et poussent le sol adjacent vers le haut pour créer un bord surélevé. Lorsque plusieurs coins de glace se réunissent, ils forment ensemble un polygone irrégulier dont le bord surélevé a tendance à retenir l'eau et à créer de petites zones humides. Les polygones concaves se développent lorsque les coins de glace continuent de prendre de l'ampleur. 2, record 1, French, - polygone%20concave
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-08-30
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Geomorphology and Geomorphogeny
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- polygon rim
1, record 2, English, polygon%20rim
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
polygon: A form of horizontal patterned ground whose mesh is tetragonal, pentagonal, or hexagonal. Its formation is favored by intensive frost action. 2, record 2, English, - polygon%20rim
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Géomorphologie et géomorphogénie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- bordure de polygone
1, record 2, French, bordure%20de%20polygone
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- bourrelet de polygone 1, record 2, French, bourrelet%20de%20polygone
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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