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Overview of USGS Global Change Science

The USGS strives to understand how the earth works and to anticipate changes in how the earth functions. To accomplish this, USGS science aims to understand the interrelationships among earth surface processes, ecological systems, and human activities. This includes understanding current changes in the context of pre-historic and recent earth processes, distinguishing between natural and human-influenced changes, and recognizing ecological and physical responses to changes in climate.

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Date Of Record Release 2009-02-16 15:47:13
Description The USGS strives to understand how the earth works and to anticipate changes in how the earth functions. To accomplish this, USGS science aims to understand the interrelationships among earth surface processes, ecological systems, and human activities. This includes understanding current changes in the context of pre-historic and recent earth processes, distinguishing between natural and human-influenced changes, and recognizing ecological and physical responses to changes in climate.
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Source United States Geological Survey
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Date Of Record Creation 2009-02-16 15:45:22
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Date Last Modified 2009-02-16 15:47:13
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Date Record Checked: 2009-02-15 00:00:00 (W3C-DTF)

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