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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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Geography; Physical geography
The flooded lower valley of a river caused by a relative rise in sea-level to form a small inlet.
isopleth map
Geography; Physical geography
A map which uses lines joining points of an equal value to show variations in that value e.g. Contour lines on a topographical map, isobars on a weather map.
fragmentation
Geography; Physical geography
In agriculture, the splitting of a landholding into smaller, more disparate parts usually due to inheritance being applied inefficiently.
stemflow
Geography; Physical geography
The flow of water down stems and trunks after interception of rainfall.
topological map
Geography; Physical geography
A map which uses points and straight lines to show relative positions and linkages e.g. One showing a rail network.
focus
Geography; Physical geography
In an earthquake, the actual point within the crust where the energy was released.
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