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lagoon

Geography; Physical geography

Calm, protected area of water between a barrier beach or coral reef and a coastline, or in the centre of an atoll.

ocean basin

Geography; Physical geography

The area of sea floor that is properly made up of oceanic crust i.e. Not including areas of continental shelf .

fissure

Geography; Physical geography

A crack in the crust through which lava may erupt.

Canada, france, germany, italy, japan, russia, uk and usa. The world richest countries whose representatives regularly meet at all levels to determine economic, social and political policy which can ...

rainshadow

Geography; Physical geography

The area on the leeward side of a mountain range which experiences drier conditions than the windward side. This is due to the air being drier as it has experienced condensation and precipitation on ...