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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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strata

Geography; Physical geography

Layers of deposited material.

transpiration

Geography; Physical geography

The loss of water from plants through the stomata in the leaves.

quaternary

Geography; Physical geography

A period of geologic time lasting from 1.6m years ago to the present.

topset beds

Geography; Physical geography

Layers of sediment at the landward side of a delta.

fermentation layer

Geography; Physical geography

The lower layer of the litter where decomposition is in progress.

triassic

Geography; Physical geography

A period of geologic time lasting from 245m to 208m years ago.

oolitic limestone

Geography; Physical geography

Limestone formed from ooliths.