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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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spring

Geography; Physical geography

The emergence of water from the ground, usually leading to the formation of a channel flow.

fosse

Geography; Physical geography

A long narrow trench often found at an old fortified site.

visible trade

Geography; Physical geography

Import and export of physical goods. Forms the balance of trade and thus part of the balance of payments.

radiation

Geography; Physical geography

The emission of energy as electromagnetic waves.

sand bar

Geography; Physical geography

A long strip of deposited sand lying offshore, usually only exposed at low tide, if at all.

foreset beds

Geography; Physical geography

In a delta, the deposits of silts and clays found to the seaward side of the feature beyond the topset beds but above and before the bottomset beds. Usually lie at an angle as a ...

tidal energy

Geography; Physical geography

The energy involved in tidal movements of water which is available to be harnessed if those movements can be used to turn turbines.