Physical geography

Physical geography

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Physical geography

風

地理学; 自然地理学

The horizontal movement of air created by differing pressures of adjacent air masses. Air moves from high to low pressure areas.

砂丘

地理学; 自然地理学

A mound of sand deposited by wind in desert areas and along shore lines.

火山

地理学; 自然地理学

A mountain created by the eruption and deposition of lavas and ashes from a vent in the ground in a volcanic area.

A movement of energy. In the oceans, waves are created by the frictional drag of wind on the surface of the water, or by undersea disturbances. At sea, they have little effect, but closer to coasts ...

オゾン層

地理学; 自然地理学

The layer is a concentration of ozone (o3) in the stratosphere. Here it blocks harmful ultraviolet radiation. Ozone is also produced in the lower atmosphere due to pollution from car exhausts. Here ...