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Physical geography

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Physical geography

horizon

Geography; Physical geography

two uses: The line where the visible surface appears to 'meet' the sky. In a soil, a distinct layer having unique characteristics.

omnivore

Geography; Physical geography

An organism that consumes plants ( producers) and animals (consumers).

wind transport

Geography; Physical geography

Smaller rock particles may be carried by the wind, moved by saltation, or rolled along the surface.

pressure melting point

Geography; Physical geography

Under a glacier, the pressure brought to bear by the mass of ice above can lower the freezing/meting point of water.

saprophyte

Geography; Physical geography

An organism which lives off other dead or dying organisms.

rainsplash

Geography; Physical geography

Soil erosion caused by the force of impact of raindrops.

talik

Geography; Physical geography

Unfrozen ground in an area of permafrost.

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