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FIGURE SEDIMENTAIRE [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2020-10-05
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Geomorphology and Geomorphogeny
- Oceanography
- Hydrology and Hydrography
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- sedimentary bedform
1, record 1, English, sedimentary%20bedform
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- bedform 2, record 1, English, bedform
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Bedforms are structures that are moulded on beds where deposition is taking place. Current-produced bedforms are diverse, and are useful indicators of depositional processes. Most bedforms migrate over the sediment surface. As a result, sediments deposited by bedforms typically show cross-stratification. 3, record 1, English, - sedimentary%20bedform
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
There are three basic classes of "classic," unidirectional bedforms: ripples, dunes and antidunes ... However, moving sediment can generate a variety of different forms depending on the characteristics of the material and its substrate, which ultimately effect transport and bed morphology. 4, record 1, English, - sedimentary%20bedform
Record 1, Key term(s)
- bed-form
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Géomorphologie et géomorphogénie
- Océanographie
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- figure sédimentaire de fond
1, record 1, French, figure%20s%C3%A9dimentaire%20de%20fond
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- forme de fond 2, record 1, French, forme%20de%20fond
feminine noun
- forme de dépôt 3, record 1, French, forme%20de%20d%C3%A9p%C3%B4t
feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2012-03-02
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Geology
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- drag mark
1, record 2, English, drag%20mark
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A long, even mark usually having longitudinal striations produced by current drag of an object across a sedimentary surface. 1, record 2, English, - drag%20mark
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Géologie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- empreinte de traînage
1, record 2, French, empreinte%20de%20tra%C3%AEnage
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- figure sédimentaire de frottement 2, record 2, French, figure%20s%C3%A9dimentaire%20de%20frottement
feminine noun
- figure de traînage 1, record 2, French, figure%20de%20tra%C3%AEnage
feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Empreinte longue et étroite probablement formée par des cailloux ou des coquillages traînés sur un fond sédimentaire par des algues. 1, record 2, French, - empreinte%20de%20tra%C3%AEnage
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Geología
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- marcas de arrastre
1, record 2, Spanish, marcas%20de%20arrastre
feminine noun, plural
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Conjunto de pequeños surcos paralelos entre sí y ligeramente ondulados, ocasionados frecuentemente por el desplazamiento de ramas, hojarascas, etc. 1, record 2, Spanish, - marcas%20de%20arrastre
Record 3 - internal organization data 1998-09-04
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Geology
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- mark
1, record 3, English, mark
correct, noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- marking 1, record 3, English, marking
correct, noun
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A sedimentary structure along a bedding plane. 1, record 3, English, - mark
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The term usually signifies a mold or primary sedimentary structure (depression), such as a slide mark or a tool mark, but is also frequently applied to a cast (filling), such as a sole mark or a drag mark. 1, record 3, English, - mark
Record 3, Key term(s)
- sedimentary mark
- sedimentary marking
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Géologie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- figure sédimentaire
1, record 3, French, figure%20s%C3%A9dimentaire
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Éléments de détail des structures sédimentaires, affectant les interfaces et la masse des couches; elles peuvent être contemporaines ou postérieures au dépôt. 1, record 3, French, - figure%20s%C3%A9dimentaire
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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