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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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distance ratio
Geography; Physical geography
Gradient of a slope measured by dividing vertical change by horizontal change. Expressed as a percentage or a ratio.
barchan
Geography; Physical geography
Crescent-shaped sand dune which form in desert areas experiencing generally constant winds. The 'horns' of the crescent point downwind, having moved ahead more rapidly, where they ...
distributary
Geography; Physical geography
A stream which splits away from the main channel and never rejoins it. Common across deltas as they are so close to the sea that the channel has no space to find its way back. ...
bar chart
Geography; Physical geography
Bars of equal width placed within perpendicular axes and used to represent varied amounts or frequencies through variations in length.
distribution
Geography; Physical geography
two uses: Movement of goods from producers to places where they are sold. Spatial pattern of where an observed feature appears within a particular area.
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