F5 Geography definitons

Urbanization definition

The process where there is an increase in built-up area with an increase in the proportion of people living in towns and cities.

Greenhouse effect definition

Green house effect is where gases like CO2 trap heat from the sun in the Earth's atmosphere and oceans, leading to an increase in global temperatures.

Global Warming definition

The gradual increase in f the average temperature of the Earth’s atmosphere

Transpiration definition

The process where trees release water vapor through their leaves into the atmosphere.

Condensation definition

The cooling of water vapor that turns back into water

Urban sprawl

The distribution of urbanization into surrounding area that aren’t built-up

denudation definition

The process of wearing away of the earth’s surface by processes such as weathering, mass wasting and erosion

Erosion definition

The process where rocks and soil are worn away and transported by natural forces such as wind or water

Mass Wasting Definition

The downslope movement of regolith under the influence of gravity