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landform
a natural, recognisable feature of the Earth’s surface
Latitude
the imaginary lines that surround the Earth ranging from 0° at the Equator to 90° at the poles
Long-term impacts
impacts that are long-lasting, such as homelessness
Low pressure
caused when the air is rising, so less air is pressing down on the ground; air rises as it warms, leading to low pressure at the surface
Mantle
hot, dense liquid rock (magma); it is continuously moving due to heat from the core (convection), which drives plate movement
Mitigation
the action of trying to reduce the impact of a hazard, by planning, predicting and preparation (e.g. building earthquake-resistant buildings)
monsoon
heavy rainfall that arrives as a result of a seasonal wind, notably in southern Asia and India between May and September