Geographical Terms Flashcards
Describe the word abrasion.
Erosion caused by scraping and scouring action of rock fragments carried by glaziers (or rivers, waves).
What do the letters ACT stand for?
Artemisinin-based combination therapy the treatment of malaria patients using a variety of medicines, including artemisinin to reduce the likelihood of malaria parasite resistance.
What does the word afforestation mean?
Planting trees
Describe the term air mass.
Hermas is a large body of a chair with specific characteristics which affects the weather when it arrives in an area.
What is alluvium?
Alluvium is fertile material left behind after a river floods (also called silt).
What is angina?
Angina is chest pains due to obstruction of the coronary arteries.
What is an anticyclone?
And area of high-pressure (usually brings fine, dry weather).
What do the letters ANWR stand for?
Arctic National wildlife refuge
What is Aquaponics?
Where fishfarming is combined with hydroponics
