Geography

(geology) an increase in land resulting from alluvial deposits or waterborne sediment

(meteorology) the horizontal transfer of heat or other atmospheric properties

(meteorology) winds spiraling outward from a high pressure center; circling clockwise in the Northern Hemisphere and counterclockwise in the sou…

(meteorology) a unit of pressure equal to a million dynes per square centimeter; "unfortunately some writers have used bar for one dyne per squa…

(geology) a stratum of rock (especially sedimentary rock); "they found a bed of sandstone"

(geology) a crack in the earth's crust resulting from the displacement of one side with respect to the other; "they built it right over a geolog…

(meteorology) altitude of the lowest layer of clouds

(geology) a constituent fragment of a clastic rock

(geology) a rock composed of broken pieces of older rocks

meteorology of climates and their phenomena

(meteorology) the vertical movement of heat or other properties by massive motion within the atmosphere

(meteorology) rapid inward circulation of air masses about a low pressure center; circling counterclockwise in the Northern Hemisphere and clock…

(geology) the erosion of soil as a consequence of sand and dust and loose rocks being removed by the wind; "a constant deflation of the desert l…

(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it), also figuratively

(oceanography) a warm ocean current that flows along the equator from the date line and south off the coast of Ecuador at Christmas time

(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it), also figuratively

(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it), also figuratively

(geology) a long winding ridge of post glacial gravel and other sediment; deposited by meltwater from glaciers or ice sheets

(geology) the probability that an earthquake will generate a level of ground motion that exceeds a specified reference level during a given expo…

(geology) a crack in the earth's crust resulting from the displacement of one side with respect to the other; "they built it right over a geolog…

(geology) line determined by the intersection of a geological fault and the earth's surface

(geology) a crack in the earth's crust resulting from the displacement of one side with respect to the other; "they built it right over a geolog…

(geology) the arrangement of leaflike layers in a rock

(geology) the geological features of the earth

(geology) a crack in the earth's crust resulting from the displacement of one side with respect to the other; "they built it right over a geolog…

(meteorology) the atmospheric phenomenon created at the boundary between two different air masses

(geology) a natural process whereby geological features are modified

(geology) a crack in the earth's crust resulting from the displacement of one side with respect to the other; "they built it right over a geolog…

(geology) the geological features of the earth

(geology) a natural process whereby geological features are modified

a science that deals with the history of the earth as recorded in rocks

(geology) the matrix of fine-grained crystalline material in which larger crystals are embedded

(geology) a horizontal dislocation

(geology) a column of weathered and unusually shaped rock; "a tall sandstone hoodoo"

the branch of geology that studies water on the earth and in the atmosphere: its distribution and uses and conservation

(meteorology)an isogram connecting points having equal barometric pressure at a given time

(geology) a general equilibrium of the forces tending to elevate or depress the earth's crust

(meteorology) an isogram connecting points having the same temperature at a given time

(geology) a hollow (typically filled by a lake) that results from the melting of a mass of ice trapped in glacial deposits

(geology) a hollow (typically filled by a lake) that results from the melting of a mass of ice trapped in glacial deposits

(geology) a mass of fine-grained rock in which fossils, crystals, or gems are embedded

the earth science dealing with phenomena of the atmosphere (especially weather)

(meteorology) a composite front when colder air surrounds a mass of warm air and forces it aloft

(meteorology) a composite front when colder air surrounds a mass of warm air and forces it aloft

the branch of science dealing with physical and biological aspects of the oceans

the branch of science dealing with physical and biological aspects of the oceans

(geology) the principle that in a series of stratified sedimentary rocks the lowest stratum is the oldest

(geology) the leaping movement of sand or soil particles as they are transported in a fluid medium over an uneven surface

(geology) flat elevated land with poor soil and little vegetation that is scarred by dry channels of glacial origin (especially in eastern Washi…

(geology) a crack in the earth's crust resulting from the displacement of one side with respect to the other; "they built it right over a geolog…

(geology) sediment in which flat pebbles are uniformly tilted in the same direction

(geology) a flat (usually horizontal) mass of igneous rock between two layers of older sedimentary rock

(geology) the descent of a large mass of earth or rocks or snow etc.

(geology) the principle that in a series of stratified sedimentary rocks the lowest stratum is the oldest

(geology) the deposition of one geological stratum on another

(geology) the principle that in a series of stratified sedimentary rocks the lowest stratum is the oldest

(geology) a rise of land to a higher elevation (as in the process of mountain building)

(geology) a rise of land to a higher elevation (as in the process of mountain building)

(geology) a rise of land to a higher elevation (as in the process of mountain building)

(geology) a rise of land to a higher elevation (as in the process of mountain building)

(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it), also figuratively

(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it), also figuratively

(meteorology) a map showing the principal meteorological elements at a given time and over an extended region

(meteorology) a map showing the principal meteorological elements at a given time and over an extended region

(geology) a piece of rock of different origin from the igneous rock in which it is embedded

the acoustic phenomenon that gives sound a penetrating quality; "our ukuleles have been designed to have superior sound and projection"; "a prim…

the practice of cultivating the land or raising stock

the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose; "he gave me an assist with the housework"; "co…

the mass of air surrounding the Earth; "there was great heat as the comet entered the atmosphere"; "it was exposed to the air"

the act of reducing something unpleasant (as pain or annoyance); "he asked the nurse for relief from the constant pain"

the rising of a body of water and its overflowing onto normally dry land; "plains fertilized by annual inundations"

underground bed or layer yielding ground water for wells and springs etc

the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose; "he gave me an assist with the housework"; "co…

the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose; "he gave me an assist with the housework"; "co…

the mass of air surrounding the Earth; "there was great heat as the comet entered the atmosphere"; "it was exposed to the air"

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation; "they were h…

a bathroom sink that is permanently installed and connected to a water supply and drainpipe; where you can wash your hands and face; "he ran som…

the entire geographical area drained by a river and its tributaries; an area characterized by all runoff being conveyed to the same outlet; "flo…

the regions of the surface and atmosphere of the Earth (or other planet) where living organisms exist

stable gear consisting of a decorated covering for a horse, especially (formerly) for a warhorse

the making of maps and charts

a structure in which water is collected (especially a natural drainage area)

the entire geographical area drained by a river and its tributaries; an area characterized by all runoff being conveyed to the same outlet; "flo…

the entire geographical area drained by a river and its tributaries; an area characterized by all runoff being conveyed to the same outlet; "flo…

a periodic count of the population

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts; "Ancient Troy was a great city"

the weather in some location averaged over some long period of time; "the dank climate of southern Wales"; "plants from a cold clime travel best…

the weather in some location averaged over some long period of time; "the dank climate of southern Wales"; "plants from a cold clime travel best…

the spatial property of being crowded together

the spatial property of being crowded together

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation; "they were h…

the act of moving something from one location to another

bring into common action, movement, or condition; "coordinate the painters, masons, and plumbers"; "coordinate his actions with that of his coll…

the attitudes and behavior that are characteristic of a particular social group or organization; "the developing drug culture"; "the reason that…

the ratio of deaths in an area to the population of that area; expressed per 1000 per year

the ratio of deaths in an area to the population of that area; expressed per 1000 per year

the rising of a body of water and its overflowing onto normally dry land; "plains fertilized by annual inundations"

of or relating to demography; "demographic surveys"

the spatial property of being crowded together

the spatial property of being crowded together

the act of deposing someone; removing a powerful person from a position or office

the act of deposing someone; removing a powerful person from a position or office

the act of making some area of land or water more profitable or productive or useful; "the development of Alaskan resources"; "the exploitation…

the spatial or geographic property of being scattered about over a range, area, or volume; "worldwide in distribution"; "the distribution of ner…

the spatial or geographic property of being scattered about over a range, area, or volume; "worldwide in distribution"; "the distribution of ner…

emptying something accomplished by allowing liquid to run out of it

emptying something accomplished by allowing liquid to run out of it

the entire geographical area drained by a river and its tributaries; an area characterized by all runoff being conveyed to the same outlet; "flo…

the entire geographical area drained by a river and its tributaries; an area characterized by all runoff being conveyed to the same outlet; "flo…

a shortage of rainfall; "farmers most affected by the drought hope that there may yet be sufficient rain early in the growing season"

a shortage of rainfall; "farmers most affected by the drought hope that there may yet be sufficient rain early in the growing season"

the solid part of the earth's surface; "the plane turned away from the sea and moved back over land"; "the earth shook for several minutes"; "he…

the solid part of the earth's surface; "the plane turned away from the sea and moved back over land"; "the earth shook for several minutes"; "he…

shaking and vibration at the surface of the earth resulting from underground movement along a fault plane or from volcanic activity

the act of reducing something unpleasant (as pain or annoyance); "he asked the nurse for relief from the constant pain"

the act of reducing something unpleasant (as pain or annoyance); "he asked the nurse for relief from the constant pain"

using the minimum of time or resources necessary for effectiveness; "an economic use of home heating oil"; "a modern economical heating system";…

using the minimum of time or resources necessary for effectiveness; "an economic use of home heating oil"; "a modern economical heating system";…

(communication theory) a numerical measure of the uncertainty of an outcome; "the signal contained thousands of bits of information"

the totality of surrounding conditions; "he longed for the comfortable environment of his living room"