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heat dome

Subject: 

  • Geography

the vertical extent of hot air that exists over a city

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sheet erosion
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when soil is removed in layers due to water flowing over the land in a sheet

composite volcano
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(also called a strato volcano) volcanic cone with layers of lava and pyroclastic material; an...

direct runoff
Subject:
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surface water flow

freeface
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(also called a cliff or scarp) steep slope element below the crest

anticline
Subject:
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an 'up' fold: folding has caused the strata to bend upwards