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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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river profile

Geography; Physical geography

See long profile.

sinuosity

Geography; Physical geography

The endiness-of a river course i.e. How far removed it is from a truly straight line course.

locational factor

Geography; Physical geography

Any factor which has an influence in an entrepreneurial decision to locate industry in a particular place.

latifundia

Geography; Physical geography

System of landholding found most commonly in latin america. Land is held in ownership on a large, estate scale by a small elite class. The work is carried out by local people ...

fossil water

Geography; Physical geography

Water that has become detached from the hydrological cycle having lain, untouched and without addition, in deep aquifers since prehistoric times.

trough

Geography; Physical geography

1) in geology, a trough generally refers to a linear structural depression that extends laterally over a distance, while being less steep than a trench. 2) in metrology, an ...

sediment

Geography; Physical geography

Any material, of any size, which has been eroded /weathered and then transported and deposited by water, wind or ice.

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