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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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rift valley

Geography; Physical geography

A valley created by the subsidence of land between two parallel faults undergoing tensile forces which pull them apart.

effective precipitation

Geography; Physical geography

Precipitation available for actual use by plants.

global dimming

Geography; Physical geography

The term to describe the blocking and/or scattering of insolation by particulate matter in the atmosphere, both natural (e.g. Volcanic ash) and due to human activity (e.g. Burning ...

green belt

Geography; Physical geography

An area of land surrounding an urban area in which planning restrictions severely curb new housing, commercial and industrial developments. Designed to stop urban sprawl. As they ...