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FIGURE EARTH [2 records]

Record 1 1993-11-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mathematical Geography
  • Surveying
  • The Earth (Astronomy)
DEF

the precise geometric shape of the planet.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Géographie mathématique
  • Arpentage
  • Terre (Astronomie)
CONT

la géodésie a pour but de déterminer par ses méthodes et par les améliorations qu'on leur apporte, la véritable figure de la Terre qui est la forme la plus approchée de notre globe.

Spanish

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Record 2 1991-04-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Physical Geography (General)
  • General Vocabulary

French

Domaine(s)
  • Géographie physique (Généralités)
  • Vocabulaire général
DEF

Surface définie mathématiquement qui coincide, par approximation, avec la surface physique du globe terrestre.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Geografía física (Generalidades)
  • Vocabulario general
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