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Clone

Geography; Physical geography

(1) A group of genetically similar plants that have originated by vegetative asexual reproduction from a single parent. (2) Replication of an individual who is genetically identical to its parent.

Coastal dune

Geography; Physical geography

Sand dune that forms in coastal areas. The sand for its formation is supplied from a beach.

Coalescence

Geography; Physical geography

Process where two or more falling raindrops join together into a single larger drop because of a midair collision.

Coal

Geography; Physical geography

Coal is a readily combustible black or brownish-black sedimentary rock normally occurring in rock strata in layers or veins called coal beds. The harder forms, such as anthracite coal, can be ...

A collection of tiny particles of liquid or solid water occurring above the Earth's surface. Clouds are classified accord to their height of occurrence and shape. The major types of clouds include: ...

Cirrostratus clouds

Geography; Physical geography

High altitude sheet like clouds composed of ice crystals. These thin clouds often cover the entire sky. Found in an altitude range from 5,000 to 18,000 meters.