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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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draa
Geography; Physical geography
Vast desert sand dune large enough to carry smaller dunes across its surface.
chaparral
Geography; Physical geography
A biome of scrub vegetation i.e. One dominated by short, woody dense bushes, found in california. Related to maquis of the mediterranean. Adapted for hot, dry summers and mild ...
basic volcano
Geography; Physical geography
Where low viscosity, extremely hot lava flows from a vent it will spread rapidly to form a shallow sloped, low altitude cone.
chelation
Geography; Physical geography
A form of chemical weathering. Organic acids released during decomposition release iron and aluminium from the a horizon and combine with them to form chelates.
batholith
Geography; Physical geography
A massive intrusive volcanic feature. Magma forces its way into the crust but becomes trapped and solidifies into rock e.g. Granite.
drawdown
Geography; Physical geography
The change in the level of the upper water surface in a well or reservoir which is due to the withdrawal of water.
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