Physical geography

Physical geography

Contributors in Physical geography

Physical geography

A body of water on a continental mass. Usually refers to surface water stores which are still and composed of fresh water. However, can be used for saltwater bodies or underground stores if they are ...

system

Geography; Physical geography

Any set of components which are gathered into a working whole.

wetted perimeter

Geography; Physical geography

That portion of a river? Bed and sides which is in contact with the water.

irrigation

Geography; Physical geography

When humans water the land, usually for agriculture but also for leisure (e.g. Golf courses), either during a period of dry weather or to bring areas of land in drier zones into use.

mariculture

Geography; Physical geography

A branch of aquaculture specializing in the cultivation of marine organisms in salt water usually by enclosing a cubic volume of a natural waterway. May be for food e.g. Fish, shellfish & seaweed ...