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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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ocean current
Geography; Physical geography

large-scale movement of water within the oceans. There are two kinds of ocean currents: Warm ocean current - runs near the surface from tropical areas to higher latitudes. ...

microclimate
Geography; Physical geography

The local climate conditions that show variations to the general climate conditions of the wider environment.

radial drainage
Geography; Physical geography

A pattern of streams radiating from a central point or area e.g. Off a mountain.

stratosphere
Geography; Physical geography

Layer of the atmosphere from approximately 12 to 50km. Found above the tropopause. Temperature increases with height due to absorption of solar energy.

graded profile
Geography; Physical geography

The long-section or profile of a river from source to mouth. In an ideal form there is a smooth decrease in gradient downstream, inputs equal outputs and energy equals work done. ...

topographical map
Geography; Physical geography

A map of surface feature, natural and human, drawn to scale.

obsequent stream
Geography; Physical geography

In a trellised drainage pattern, those streams flowing parallel but in the opposite direction to the consequent stream. The consequent stream follows the general direction of ...

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