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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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discrete variable
Geography; Physical geography
A variable which can only be measured in whole, individual units if it is to have any real meaning e.g numbers of people.
catastrophism
Geography; Physical geography
The belief that landscape is the result of sudden, catastrophic events, rather than slow, day-to-day processes. Outmoded, but recognized as a contributory factor.
balance of payments
Geography; Physical geography
Net sum of a country income from and expenditure on foreign trade which can run to a surplus or a deficit.
dispersal
Geography; Physical geography
The movement of people or organisms from their area of birth.
catchment area
Geography; Physical geography
The area of land from which precipitation makes its way to a particular river channel.
balance of trade
Geography; Physical geography
The net sum of imports and exports of visible goods. Forms part of the balance of payments along with the same calculation for invisibles.
disposable income
Geography; Physical geography
Income left after taxes and necessities have been paid. This can be spent on goods or services wanted, or saved.
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