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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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lagoon
Geography; Physical geography
Calm, protected area of water between a barrier beach or coral reef and a coastline, or in the centre of an atoll.
ocean basin
Geography; Physical geography
The area of sea floor that is properly made up of oceanic crust i.e. Not including areas of continental shelf .
group of eight
Geography; Physical geography
Canada, france, germany, italy, japan, russia, uk and usa. The world richest countries whose representatives regularly meet at all levels to determine economic, social and ...
rainshadow
Geography; Physical geography
The area on the leeward side of a mountain range which experiences drier conditions than the windward side. This is due to the air being drier as it has experienced condensation ...
ox-bow lake
Geography; Physical geography
A crescent-shaped lake formed when the main bend of a meander is cut off and becomes isolated from the main river channel.
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