Terminology:Terraform

Terminology

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Terraform (-ing) means loosely translated Making sth. earth-like.

Terraform (-ing)

Terraforming means to transform a landscape (the climatic conditions and more) on another planet into one having the characteristics of landscapes on Earth.

This is a Human term for this (duh) since Terra is just another word for Earth, the Humans homeworld.

See also

• WikiPedia:Terraform
• Terminology:Mars - the first planet terraformed by Humans.