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Geography

The study of physical characteristics of earth and the distribution and effects of life on earth, especially that of humans.

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exotic species

Geography; Physical geography

One found in an area to which it is not native.

isostatic rebound

Geography; Physical geography

The rising of a landmass after the removal of ice.

ferruginous

Geography; Physical geography

A soil in which a hard layer of laterite forms due to alternating periods of leaching and capillary action. These occur due to seasonal rainfall such as in a savanna biome.

polar cell

Geography; Physical geography

One of the cells of atmospheric circulation in the tri-cellular model.

traction

Geography; Physical geography

The rolling of load along the bed of a river channel.

ferralitic

Geography; Physical geography

A soil in which the heavy leaching of silica leaves a higher concentration of iron giving the soil a rich red colour. Found in tropical areas where rainfall is high.