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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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spit

Geography; Physical geography

An embankment of sand which juts out from the land, often across a river mouth. The unattached end is usually curved in towards the land. Sediments may accumulate behind the spit ...

occluded front

Geography; Physical geography

See occlusion.

submergent features

Geography; Physical geography

Those formed where a coastline experiences a relative rise in sea-level.

heathland

Geography; Physical geography

An environment of grass and shrubs which develops in nutrient deficient parts of temperate areas. In europe, they are often the result of forest clearances but are now ...