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The study of physical characteristics of earth and the distribution and effects of life on earth, especially that of humans.
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slip-face
Geography; Physical geography
The lee side of a sand dune so called because material often slides or rolls down it.
illuviation
Geography; Physical geography
Inward movement of clays, minerals and organic matter to a low soil horizon from one above.
growing season
Geography; Physical geography
The length of time in the year available for crop growth. Can be defined by gap between last damaging frost of one winter and first damaging frost of the next. Alternatively, the ...
sand
Geography; Physical geography
A particle of rock/mineral that has a diameter between 0.1 and 1.0mm.
headward erosion
Geography; Physical geography
The lengthening of a young valley or gully by water erosion at the head of its valley.
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