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Overturned fold

Geography; Physical geography

A fold in rock layers where one limb is pushed past the perpendicular. This results in both limbs having dips in the same direction.

Organelle

Geography; Physical geography

Is a specialised structure found in cells that carry out distinct cellular functions.

Ordovician

Geography; Physical geography

Geologic period that occurred roughly 438 to 505 million years ago. During this period, the first fish and fungi species appear.

Organ

Geography; Physical geography

Group of cells and tissues that have a particular function for an organism.

The level of an abiotic factor or condition in the environment within the tolerance range at which a species or population can function most efficiently or with the greatest positive effect to its ...

Oxbow lake

Geography; Physical geography

Is portion of abandoned stream channel filled with stagnant water and cut off from the rest of the stream. Oxbow lakes are created when meanders are cut off from the rest of the channel because of ...