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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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permian

Geography; Physical geography

A period of geologic time lasting from 286m to 245m years ago.

isodapane

Geography; Physical geography

Line connecting points of equal total transport cost.

staple food crop

Geography; Physical geography

The main crop which forms the basis of calorific content of the diet for a particular area. Usually a carbohydrate food such as cereals or tubers.

silurian

Geography; Physical geography

A period of geologic time lasting from 438m to 408m years ago.

rain

Geography; Physical geography

Liquid precipitation from the atmosphere in drops of at least 0.5mm in diameter.

transmigration

Geography; Physical geography

The mass resettlement of people within a country to alleviate overcrowding or localized overpopulation.

tertiary

Geography; Physical geography

A period of geologic time lasting from 65m to 1.6m years ago.