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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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allochthonous sediment

Geography; Physical geography

One in which the major components have formed in situ.

dalmation coast

Geography; Physical geography

Numerous elongated islands lying just offshore and parallel to the mainland.

allogenic

Geography; Physical geography

When an external environmental factor causes a process to occur.

dalr

Geography; Physical geography

See dry adiabatic lapse rate.

alluvial cone

Geography; Physical geography

An alluvial fan with highly steep slopes usually found where mountain streams exit narrow valleys.

dam

Geography; Physical geography

A large wall or earth barrier used to block a river valley. Purpose may be to store water, control flooding and/or generate electricity.