GEOGRAPHY- KEY TERMS 2

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A dark-coloured volcanic rock. Molten basalt spreads rapidly and is widespread. About 70% of the Earth's surface is covered in basalt lava flows
Basalt
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Earth’s surface is covered in basalt lava flows accumulation of sediment that grows across the mouth of the bay, caused by long shore drift
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Means the number of different plant and animal species in an area
Biodiversity
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Any kind of fuel made from living things, or from the waste they produce
Biofuels
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A gas produced by the breakdown of organic matter, such as manure or sewage, in the absence of oxygen. It can be used as a biofuel
Biogas
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A large scale ecosystem, e.g Tropical Rainforest
Biome
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The living layer of earth between the lithosphere and atmosphere
Biosphere
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Living part of a biome, made up of plant (flora) and animal (fauna) life
Biotic
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A term used for oil, as its regarded as such a valuable commodity
Black Gold
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Experts work with communities to identify their needs, offer assistance and let people have more control over their lives, often run by non-governmental organisations
Bottom-Up Development
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Earth’s surface is covered in basalt lava flows accumulation of sediment that grows across the mouth of the bay, caused by long shore drift

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Means the number of different plant and animal species in an area

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Any kind of fuel made from living things, or from the waste they produce

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A gas produced by the breakdown of organic matter, such as manure or sewage, in the absence of oxygen. It can be used as a biofuel

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