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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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nearest neighbour analysis

Geography; Physical geography

A measure of how clustered or evenly spaced a distribution of points on a plane is.

range

Geography; Physical geography

In human geography, the maximum distance that people are willing to travel to obtain a good or service. Accuracy is limited by multiple local factors plus the subjective nature of ...

tectonic

Geography; Physical geography

The geological processes by which rocks are deformed and that produces features of the earth's crust.

richter scale

Geography; Physical geography

A measure of the total amount of energy released during an earthquake. Runs from 1 to 10 on a logarithmic scale i.e. Each level is ten times stronger than the one below.

overspill

Geography; Physical geography

In human geography, those people who settle in a location beyond the boundaries of an urban area into which they tried to settle but could not find appropriate residences.