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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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river regime

Geography; Physical geography

The variation in discharge over a year.

varve

Geography; Physical geography

A two-layered deposit in a lake near to a glacial area. During spring and summer meltwater discharge is high and so larger load is carried. If the river enters a lake then this ...

halosere

Geography; Physical geography

Plant succession in a saline environment e.g. Estuary, salt marsh.

solution

Geography; Physical geography

The taking of minerals into water and removing them through flow.

pervious

Geography; Physical geography

Allowing water to flow along cracks or joints.