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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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light industry

Geography; Physical geography

An industry in which the physical mass of raw materials used is relatively low. This can be misleading for an industry that uses large amounts of electricity drawn from a power ...

rain gauge

Geography; Physical geography

An instrument used to quantify the amount of rain falling in a particular location over a period of hours. Consists of a beaker marked out in millimeter intervals and a funnel ...

nitrogen cycle

Geography; Physical geography

Series of flows in an ecosystem which move nitrogen between various stores and allow it to perform functions essential for life. At its simplest level, nitrogen in the form of ...