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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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lag time

Geography; Physical geography

Time that passes between the point when precipitation is at its highest over a particular drainage basin during a particular precipitation event, and the point when discharge in ...

paleozoic

Geography; Physical geography

An era of geologic time lasting from 570m to 245m years ago.

slump

Geography; Physical geography

See rotational movement.

sediment yield

Geography; Physical geography

Total amount of sediment moved by a river over time, usually in m3/km2/yr.

hazard

Geography; Physical geography

An event or condition which threatens people and property. May be natural e.g. Earthquake, blizzard, or human e.g. Industrial waste, hiv, or a combination e.g. Drought, famine.