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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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geothermal

Geography; Physical geography

Heat from within the earth. By pumping water down to hot rock layers where magma is close to the surface, we can use the resultant steam to drive turbines and produce electricity. ...

salt pan

Geography; Physical geography

The dried out bed of a salt lake.

tornado

Geography; Physical geography

A localized, anti-clockwise spiral of wind with extremely violent wind speed and uplift.

elevation

Geography; Physical geography

Height above sea-level.

hydrosphere

Geography; Physical geography

The earth water habitats: oceans & seas, lakes & rivers, ice and underground water.

landfill

Geography; Physical geography

A location for the disposal of human waste be it domestic, commercial or industrial. May be a brownfield site such as an old quarry which is filled in, or a purpose-built hole in ...