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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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permeable
Geography; Physical geography
A rock which can absorb water (porous) or allow water to pass through cracks and joints (pervious).
magma
Geography; Physical geography
Molten rock below the surface, either held within the crust or in the mantle.
epicentre
Geography; Physical geography
The point on the surface directly above the focus of an earthquake.
impermeable
Geography; Physical geography
A rock which cannot absorb water and does not allow it to pass through.
lava
Geography; Physical geography
Molten rock flowing on the surface. Until it reaches the surface it is still called magma.
knickpoint
Geography; Physical geography
The point where an old profile meets a new profile in a rejuvenating river.
turbine
Geography; Physical geography
A rotary motor driven by a flow of water, steam or wind to produce electrical energy.
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