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Landmass (Geology terminology ⛰️)
A landmass, or land mass, is a large region or area of land that is in one piece and not noticeably broken up by oceans. The term is often used to refer to lands surrounded by an ocean or sea, such as a continent or a large island. In the field of geology, a landmass is a defined section of continental crust extending above sea level. Continents are often ...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Landmass
#Landmass #Landforms #GeologyTerminology #GeographyTerminology
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Physiographic province (Geomorphology 🏞️)
A physiographic province is a geographic region with a characteristic geomorphology, and often specific subsurface rock type or structural elements. The continents are subdivided into various physiographic provinces, each having a specific character, relief, and environment which c...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Physiographic_province
#PhysiographicProvince #Geomorphology #GeographicalAreas #GeologicProvinces #PhysicalGeography #GeographyTerminology
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Landmass (Geology terminology ⛰️)
A landmass, or land mass, is a large region or area of land that is in one piece and not broken up by oceans. The term is often used to refer to lands surrounded by an ocean or sea, such as a continent or a large island. In the field of geology, a landmass is a defined section of continental crust extending above sea level. Continents are often thought of...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Landmass
#Landmass #Landforms #GeologyTerminology #GeographyTerminology
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Potamal (Hydrology 💧)
Potamal is a technical geographical term of limnology and hydrology of the lower stretches of a stream or river. It describes the overall habitat, stability and ecology of the biomass.