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economies of agglomeration

Geography; Geography

The economic advantages that accrue to an activity by locating close to other activities; benefits that follow from complementarity or shared public services.

elevation

Geography; Geography

The height of a point on the Earth's surface with respect to sea level.

emergent coastline

Geography; Geography

A shoreline resulting from a rise in land surface elevation relative to sea level.

enclave

Geography; Geography

A tract or territory enclosed within another state or country.

erratic

Geography; Geography

A boulder that has been carried from its source by a glacier and deposited as the glacier melted. Thus, the boulder is often of a different rock type from surrounding types.