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Atmosphere: The Global Heat Budget
Most significant layers of atmosp...,
Troposphere,
Stratosphere
14
cards
Atmosphere: Atmospheric Circulation
Cells 3,
Thermally direct cells,
Thermally indirect cell
11
cards
Atmosphere: Ocean Currents
Types of ocean currents 2,
Warm currents transport,
Cold currents transport
17
cards
Atmosphere: ITCZ in West Africa
Itcz,
Location of the itcz,
Thermal equator
14
cards
Hydrosphere: Global Hydrological Cycle and Drainage Basins
Storage,
Overland flow,
Aquifer
23
cards
Hydrosphere: Storm Hydrographs
Storm hydrograph,
River discharge,
1 cumec
3
cards
Hydrosphere: River Erosion Processes
Hydraulic action,
Abrasion,
Attrition
4
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Hydrosphere: River Transportation Processes
Traction,
Saltation,
Suspension
5
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Hydrosphere: V-Shaped Valleys
Rivers start as,
In the upper course,
Since discharge is low
11
cards
Hydrosphere: Waterfalls
Waterfalls form in,
Less resistant rock is worn away ...,
Mention the 3 erosional processes...
8
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Hydrosphere: Meanders
Meanders are,
In every river channel,
Riffles and pools develop as
13
cards
Hydrosphere: Oxbow Lakes
In a river s lower course,
The river flows faster,
The river flows slower
9
cards
Biosphere: Podzol
Associated vegetation,
Thin layer of acidic mor humus,
Trees have shallow roots due to
10
cards
Biosphere: Brown Earth
Associated vegetation,
Thick mull humus layer,
Unclear soil horizons
8
cards
Biosphere: Gley
Associated vegetation,
Acidic mor humus,
A horizon
9
cards
Urban: Causes of Congestion in Edinburgh
Population,
Commuters,
Large employers
7
cards
Urban: Traffic Management Strategies in Edinburgh
Park ride,
Pedestrianisation,
Young scot card
7
cards
Urban: Causes of Urban Sprawl
Retail commercial expansion,
Rehousing,
Housing estates
9
cards
Urban: Solutions to Urban Sprawl
Combined landfill power plant,
Expand towns,
Redevelop inner city
4
cards
Urban: The Need for Housing in Leith
Tenement housing,
Decline of port function,
Derelict buildings
4
cards
Urban: Housing Management Strategies in Leith
Tenements demolished replaced,
Rehoused in council estates,
High rise flats demolished
7
cards
Urban: The Need for Housing Management in Rio
Water,
Electricity,
Overcrowding
7
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Urban: Housing Management Strategies in Rio
Self help schemes,
Self help schemes effectiveness,
Site and service schemes strategy
10
cards
Urban: The Need for Transport Management in Rio
Population,
Congestion,
Landscape
7
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Urban: Transport Management Strategies in Rio
0
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