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The study of physical characteristics of earth and the distribution and effects of life on earth, especially that of humans.
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lithospheric plates
Geography; Geography
A series of rigid slabs (16 major ones at present) that make up the Earth's outer shell. These plates float on top of a softer, more plastic layer in the Earth's mantle.
break-in-bulk point
Geography; Geography
Commonly, a transfer point on a transport route where the mode of transport (or type of carrier) changes and where large-volume shipments are reduced in size. For example, goods ...
carrying capacity
Geography; Geography
The number of people that an area can support given the quality of the natural environment and the level of technology of the population.
central business district (CBD)
Geography; Geography
The central business district of an urban area, typically containing an intense concentration of office and retail activities.
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