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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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hinterland

Geography; Physical geography

(also periphery) the area surrounding a core settlement from which the settlement gains resources.

felsenmeer

Geography; Physical geography

See blockfield.

threshold velocity

Geography; Physical geography

The velocity required for particles of a certain size to be taken into transport by an agent of erosion (entrainment).

peat

Geography; Physical geography

A type of soil formed in cold wet conditions which inhibit full and proper decomposition of the litter layer. Semi decomposed leaves and other litter material remain recognizable ...

epiphytes

Geography; Physical geography

Plants in tropical rainforest which live on the branches or trunks of larger trees. This strategy is purely to achieve greater access to sunlight. They are not parasitic as they ...

steppe

Geography; Physical geography

The temperate grasslands of eurasia which stretch from hungary to mongolia.

region

Geography; Physical geography

An area defined from its surroundings by common characteristics of physical landscape, economy or function.

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