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Physical geography

орогенеза

Geography; Physical geography

The process of mountain building through tectonic forces of compression and volcanism.

произход

Geography; Physical geography

The arbitrary starting point on a graph or grid coordinate system. Defined by the intersection of the x and y-axes. Also see false origin.

органична материя

Geography; Physical geography

Mass of matter that contains living organisms or non-living material derived from organisms. Sometime refers to the organic constituents of soil. Also see soil organic matter.

органела

Geography; Physical geography

Is a specialized structure found in cells that carry out distinct cellular functions.

ордовик

Geography; Physical geography

Geologic period that occurred roughly 438 to 505 million years ago. During this period, the first fish and fungi species appear.

орган

Geography; Physical geography

Group of cells and tissues that have a particular function for an organism.

открито море

Geography; Physical geography

That part of the ocean that extends from the continental shelf. Compare with coastal zone.

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