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Pleistocene

Geography; Geography

The period the last one million years in geologic history when ice sheets covered large sections of the Earth's land surface not now covered by glaciers.

Plural society

Geography; Geography

A situation in which two or more culture groups occupy the same territory but maintain their separate cultural identities.

Prevailing winds

Geography; Geography

The direction from which winds most frequently blow at a specific geographic location.

Precambrian rock

Geography; Geography

The oldest rocks, generally more than 600 million years old.

Platted land

Geography; Geography

Land that has been divided into surveyed lots.

Presidio

Geography; Geography

A military post (Spanish).

Underemployment

Geography; Geography

A condition among a labour force such that a portion of the labour force could be eliminated without reducing the total output. Some individuals are working less than they are able or want to, or ...