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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 ...
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