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11 Cards in this Set
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physiography
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physical geography - surface ffeatures of the ladn, their form and substance
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geomorphology
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study of landscapes - local climate, soils and vegetation
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aspect
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compass orientation - NSEW. alters microclimate
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inclination
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steepness. effects runoff, nutrient accumulation, erosion
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microtopography
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shape at the local level. modifys efffect of elevation, aspect, etc. influences local veg. patterns
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planer shape
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straight, not level but liner slope, inclination has greatest effect
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convex shape
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angled outward. enhances erosion, winds, runoff etc.
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concave shape
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angled inward. accumulation of water and nutrients, more cold air drainage leading to vegetation differences.
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Coastal Plain region
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flat sandy land of low elevation. soils over sedimentary rocks, depth decreases E to W. Veg - pine, oak, shrubs, coastal marshes. almost complete disturbance
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Piedmont Plateau region
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undulationg heterogenous landscape with some low knobs and ridges. mostly metamorphosed bedrock. Veg. varies, some grasslands and mixed deciduous trees. extreme overdevelopment.
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Appalachian region
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Heterogenous bedrock, soils, topography and vegetation. less disturbance, significant farming
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