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location quotient
Geography; Physical geography
A statistical measure of concentration. The quotient indicates the geographical concentration of a particular activity in a particular region as a function of the expected concentration based on ...
independent variable
Geography; Physical geography
One which is not affected by another e.g. Depth is not affected by water temperature but the water temperature will vary with depth (it is the dependent variable).
windward
Geography; Physical geography
The side of an island or ship against which the wind is blowing.
fen
Geography; Physical geography
A wetland area composed of swamp and some low density woodland. Usually of low elevation and relatively flat.
relative humidity
Geography; Physical geography
Ratio of water vapour in the air compared to the maximum possible at that temperature and pressure, expressed as a percentage.
transhipment
Geography; Physical geography
The transfer of cargo between ships or between two different modes of transport.
fungicide
Geography; Physical geography
A chemical used in farming to kill funguses which inhibit plant growth.
