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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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meander

Geography; Physical geography

An exaggerated, looping, bend in a river. Once formed, meanders grow in such a way that they will eventually cut themselves off from the river and cease to exist. Flow around the ...

waterlogged

Geography; Physical geography

See saturated.

horizontal transfer

Geography; Physical geography

Transfer or transmission of energy from lower latitudes to higher latitudes. Two kinds: in the air by the movement of air (wind). Highly complex and not fully understood. ...

eutrophication

Geography; Physical geography

An increase in the chemical nutrients to be found in any particular ecosystem. Of particular concern to geographers as poor farming practices can introduce excessive nutrients to ...