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'''''Terraform (-ing)''''' means loosely translated ''Making sth. [[Terminology:Earth|earth]]-like''. | '''''Terraform (-ing)''''' means loosely translated ''Making sth. [[Terminology:Earth|earth]]-like''. | ||
== Terraform (-ing) == | == Terraform (-ing) == | ||
| − | Terraforming means to transform a landscape (the climatic conditions and more) on another planet into one having the characteristics of landscapes on [[Terminology:Earth|Earth]] | + | Terraforming means to transform a landscape (the climatic conditions and more) on another planet into one having the characteristics of landscapes on [[Terminology:Earth|Earth]]. |
This is a [[Species:Humanity|Human]] term for this (''duh'') since '''Terra''' is just another word for [[Terminology:Earth|Earth]], the [[Species:Humanity|Humans]] homeworld. | This is a [[Species:Humanity|Human]] term for this (''duh'') since '''Terra''' is just another word for [[Terminology:Earth|Earth]], the [[Species:Humanity|Humans]] homeworld. | ||
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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.
Terraforming alterations methods
- Temperature alteration (e.g.: adding heat)
- Conversion of the atmospheric composition (e.g.: add/remove gases).
- Altering the rotation speed and/or -angle of the planet.
See also
- WikiPedia:Terraform
- Terminology:Mars - the first planet terraformed by Humans.
