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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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cuesta

Geography; Physical geography

Where a more resistant strata of rock is left upstanding when less resistant strata on either side are degraded more rapidly. The dipping angle of the strata creates a steep scarp ...

agent of erosion

Geography; Physical geography

The direct source of movement that can cause erosion through the transfer of energy or transport of rock material: water (rivers and waves), wind and ice.

cumec

Geography; Physical geography

Is a measure of flow rate.

agglomeration

Geography; Physical geography

The grouping together of businesses in the same area to minimize costs through linkages.

cumulative causation

Geography; Physical geography

The idea that one factor can trigger a sequence of events which reinforce and amplify the entire process concerned. Term coined by myrdal to explain economic disparity between ...