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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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fluvioglacial

Geography; Physical geography

Of a meltwater river. Important when distinguishing fluvioglacial landforms.

soil texture

Geography; Physical geography

The ratio of sand, silt and clay within a soil.

kame

Geography; Physical geography

A short ridge or delta-shaped fluvioglacial deposit of sorted sand and gravel found on the floor of a glacial valley. They are deposited by sub-glacial streams issuing from the ...

resurgence

Geography; Physical geography

The reappearance of a river at the surface after it has spent some time running underground. Common on limestone areas where the limestone is underlain by an impermeable rock.