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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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regolith

Geography; Physical geography

Rock material that has been weathered from the original bedrock.

source region

Geography; Physical geography

The type of area from which an air mass originates.

playa

Geography; Physical geography

A temporary shallow lake with extremely high salinity. Forms in arid and semi-arid areas and usually evaporates away relatively quickly leaving behind a flat deposit of salts, ...

mean annual flood

Geography; Physical geography

Over a series of years, the mean average of the maximum flood discharges experienced in a particular river. Recurrence interval should be once every 2.33 years.