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hinterland

Geography; Physical geography

(also periphery) the area surrounding a core settlement from which the settlement gains resources.

threshold velocity

Geography; Physical geography

The velocity required for particles of a certain size to be taken into transport by an agent of erosion (entrainment).

peat

Geography; Physical geography

A type of soil formed in cold wet conditions which inhibit full and proper decomposition of the litter layer. Semi decomposed leaves and other litter material remain recognizable within the soil ...

Plants in tropical rainforest which live on the branches or trunks of larger trees. This strategy is purely to achieve greater access to sunlight. They are not parasitic as they do not live at the ...