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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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secondary forest

Geography; Physical geography

Forest which is regrowing after the original vegetation was cleared.

porosity

Geography; Physical geography

The degree to which a rock or soil is porous.

mist

Geography; Physical geography

A light fog. Visibility usually remains beyond 1 kilometre.

recreational forest

Geography; Physical geography

Forests maintained for recreation activities such as bird-watching, cycling, horse-riding, camping etc.

salinisation

Geography; Physical geography

The accumulation of soluble mineral salts near the surface of soil, usually caused by the capillary flow of water from saline ground water. Where the rate of surface evaporation ...

quota

Geography; Physical geography

A limit to production or trade. May be determined by volume or value.

ground frost

Geography; Physical geography

Frost within the upper layers of the soil.