Cryptic crossword clue
Travel round earth at first — rational in terms of earth science? 10

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word GEOLOGICAL

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The straight part
We know that "in terms of earth science" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case in terms of earth science = geological.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does GEOLOGICAL mean?

GEOLOGICAL adjective
  1. Of, or relating to geology or a geologic time scale.

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