Triple
T1221370
| Position | Surface form | Disambiguated ID | Type / Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Josiah Whitney |
E26228
|
entity |
| Predicate | notableWork |
P4
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FINISHED |
| Object |
Geology of California
Geology of California is a foundational 19th-century geological survey and report that systematically documented California’s rocks, minerals, and landforms under the direction of state geologist Josiah Whitney.
|
E139473
|
NE FINISHED |
How this triple was built (4 steps)
Every LLM step that produced this triple, in pipeline order — named-entity classification, the disambiguation choices (the exact options shown, with the pick highlighted), and the generated description. The batch + timestamp of each is in the Provenance table below.
NER
Named-entity recognition
gpt-5-mini
Instruction
Given a phrase, classify it is english named entity (e.g., persons, organizations, works of art) in Latin script, or not (e.g., literals, dates, URLs, verbose phrases). For disambiguation, the statement where the phrase occurs as object is also given. Please return a JSON object with `phrase` (string, the phrase being analyzed) and `is_ne` (boolean, indicating whether the phrase is a Named Entity).
Input
Phrase: Geology of California | Statement: [Josiah Whitney, notableWork, Geology of California]
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Geology of California Context triple: [Josiah Whitney, notableWork, Geology of California]
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A.
Pacific coastal plain from interior desert basins
The Pacific coastal plain from interior desert basins is a low-lying, ocean-adjacent region along the Baja California Peninsula characterized by relatively flat terrain and a more moderate, maritime-influenced climate compared with the arid interior deserts.
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B.
The Mountains of California
The Mountains of California is a classic 1894 nature book by John Muir that vividly chronicles the landscapes, geology, and ecology of California’s mountain ranges, especially the Sierra Nevada.
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C.
California Coast–Sierra Nevada–Transverse Ranges transition zone
The California Coast–Sierra Nevada–Transverse Ranges transition zone is a complex geological and ecological boundary region in central-southern California where three major mountain systems converge, creating diverse landscapes and habitats.
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D.
USGS California Volcano Observatory
The USGS California Volcano Observatory is a United States Geological Survey center responsible for monitoring and studying volcanic activity in California to assess hazards and support public safety and emergency planning.
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E.
North Coast of California
The North Coast of California is a rugged, sparsely populated coastal region known for its redwood forests, cool maritime climate, and small cities such as Eureka.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NEDg
Description generation
gpt-5.1
Instruction
Generate a one-sentence description of the target entity. You are given a context triple in the form (subject, predicate, object), where the object is the target entity. # Instructions Use the triple to infer relevant information about the entity. Describe the entity based on what is most defining, well-known. Avoid repeating the information from the triple, unless really essential. # Response Format Return only the sentence: "Description: [one-sentence description of the target entity]"
Input
Entity: Geology of California Triple: [Josiah Whitney, notableWork, Geology of California]
Generated description
Geology of California is a foundational 19th-century geological survey and report that systematically documented California’s rocks, minerals, and landforms under the direction of state geologist Josiah Whitney.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Geology of California Target entity description: Geology of California is a foundational 19th-century geological survey and report that systematically documented California’s rocks, minerals, and landforms under the direction of state geologist Josiah Whitney.
-
A.
Pacific coastal plain from interior desert basins
The Pacific coastal plain from interior desert basins is a low-lying, ocean-adjacent region along the Baja California Peninsula characterized by relatively flat terrain and a more moderate, maritime-influenced climate compared with the arid interior deserts.
-
B.
The Mountains of California
The Mountains of California is a classic 1894 nature book by John Muir that vividly chronicles the landscapes, geology, and ecology of California’s mountain ranges, especially the Sierra Nevada.
-
C.
California Coast–Sierra Nevada–Transverse Ranges transition zone
The California Coast–Sierra Nevada–Transverse Ranges transition zone is a complex geological and ecological boundary region in central-southern California where three major mountain systems converge, creating diverse landscapes and habitats.
-
D.
USGS California Volcano Observatory
The USGS California Volcano Observatory is a United States Geological Survey center responsible for monitoring and studying volcanic activity in California to assess hazards and support public safety and emergency planning.
-
E.
North Coast of California
The North Coast of California is a rugged, sparsely populated coastal region known for its redwood forests, cool maritime climate, and small cities such as Eureka.
- F. None of above. chosen
Provenance (5 batches)
The batch behind each pipeline step, in order, with when it ran. Timestamps are batch-level — stages were processed in waves, so the object chain (NER → NED1 → NEDg → NED2) reads in order, but predicate / elicitation batches can sit in a different wave.
| Step | Stage | Batch ID | Status | When |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| creating | Elicitation | batch_69a49484688c8190a1bf285eb396a8b6 |
completed | March 1, 2026, 7:33 p.m. |
| NER | Named-entity recognition | batch_69a4be206c108190bb8a5d44fc516c98 |
completed | March 1, 2026, 10:30 p.m. |
| NED1 | Entity disambiguation (via context triple) | batch_69ac832508c881908ea01e0b7c7e53eb |
completed | March 7, 2026, 7:57 p.m. |
| NEDg | Description generation | batch_69ac83e914b88190b689995a3c38d6cf |
completed | March 7, 2026, 8 p.m. |
| NED2 | Entity disambiguation (via description) | batch_69ac8461940c819088359a448171455e |
completed | March 7, 2026, 8:02 p.m. |
Created at: March 1, 2026, 7:47 p.m.