Physical geography

Physical geography

Contributors in Physical geography

Physical geography

A cell is the smallest self-functioning unit found in living organisms. Each cell is enclosed by an outer membrane or wall and contains genetic material (DNA) and other parts to carry out its life ...

Carbonate

Geography; Physical geography

Compound consisting of a single atom of carbon and three atoms of oxygen. Carbonate has the following chemical structure CO3.

Carbon monoxide

Geography; Physical geography

A colorless, odorless, and tasteless gas that is produced by the incomplete burning of fossil fuels. The chemical formula for carbon monoxide is CO.

Carbon dioxide

Geography; Physical geography

Common gas found in the atmosphere. Has the ability to selectively absorb radiation in the longwave band. This absorption causes the greenhouse effect. The concentration of this gas has been steadily ...

Carbon cycle

Geography; Physical geography

Storage and cyclic movement of organic and inorganic forms of carbon between the biosphere, lithosphere, hydrosphere, and atmosphere.

Bromeliad

Geography; Physical geography

Plants of the bromeliad family (Bromeliaceae). These plants grow from the dry deserts of the subtropics to equatorial tropical rain forests. Many bromeliads grow high up on the branches and trunks of ...

Brine

Geography; Physical geography

Seawater with a salinity greater than 35 parts per thousand. Usually occurs in isolated bodies of seawater that have high amounts of water loss due to evaporation.