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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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sectoral change

Geography; Physical geography

The general trend for the percentage of a workforce in agriculture to decline over time and for the secondary and then tertiary sectors to become increasingly important.

earthquake magnitude

Geography; Physical geography

A mathematical measure of the strength of an earthquake based on the maximum amplitude of the seismic waves produced. See richter scale.

plateau

Geography; Physical geography

In geology and earth science, a plateau, also called a high plateau or tableland, is an area of highland, usually consisting of relatively flat terrain.

wind power

Geography; Physical geography

The generation of electricity by turbines which are turned by wind.

gamma index

Geography; Physical geography

A measure of connectivity in a network which compares actual number of edges (e) with maximum possible number of edges for the vertices (v) in that network.

loess

Geography; Physical geography

In glacial environments there is a large amount of small, fine-grained material found in the outwash plain. Strong winds often blow out from glacial areas as the cold surface ...