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Physical geography

Waterspout

Geography; Physical geography

A vortex of rapidly moving air over water that is associated with some thunderstorms.

Watt

Geography; Physical geography

A metric unit of measurement of the intensity of radiation in Watts over a square metre surface (W/m2 or W m-2).

Wave crest

Geography; Physical geography

The curved tops or ridges of an oscillating wave.

Wave height

Geography; Physical geography

Vertical distance between a wave's trough and crest.

Winter

Geography; Physical geography

Season between fall and spring. Astronomically it is the period from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox in the Northern Hemisphere.

Xerophyte

Geography; Physical geography

Plant that have adaptations to survive prolonged periods of soil drought.

Xylem

Geography; Physical geography

Conducting tissue in vascular plants through which water and mineral nutrients are transported.

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