Geography

Definition of geoglyph

The dictionary of the Royal Spanish Academy (RAE) does not include the term geoglyph. However, according to the Urgent Spanish Foundation (Fundéu BBVA), it is a specialized concept whose use is appropriate even though general dictionaries do not contemplate it. The figure that is drawn on the […]

Definition of sociodemographic

The sociodemographic adjective is not part of the dictionary of the Royal Spanish Academy (RAE). It is possible to understand its meaning, however, by paying attention to the terms that allow its development. Social refers to that linked to society: the set of individuals who live in the same territory and respect common rules. The demographic, […]

Definition of dog days

The Latin word canicŭla came to our language as canicula. This is what the hottest time of the year is called. During the dog days, therefore, the heat is felt more strongly. This period can last between four and seven weeks, depending on the region. It should be noted that the dog days are also known by the […]

Definition of mapping

The concept of mapping refers to the act and result of mapping. This verb (map), in turn, is used in the field of biology to refer to the graphic representation of the parts of a whole. In a broad sense, it can be said that mapping implies making a map or capturing a structure […]

Definition of quagmire

A quagmire is a place that has a large amount of mud. The term mud, on the other hand, has its etymological origin in the Latin word lutum and refers to the substance that is generated when water mixes with earth. It is common for mud to occur with rain: as […]

Definition of low water

The lowest flow rate that a watercourse has at one time of the year is known as low water flow. With etymological roots in the French word étiage, dryness is mainly caused by drought. Description and causes It can be said that low water is the lower level of a lake, a river, etc. The concept […]

Definition of torrid

The Latin word torridus came to our language as torrid. It is an adjective that allows you to describe something that is very hot, hot or fiery. Heat or passion The term is used with reference to high temperature, but also symbolically, linking to passion. For example: “Torrid days are perfect for […]

Definition of physiography

The term physiography refers to physical geography: the area of ​​geography devoted to the study of the arrangement of seas and lands. Geography, meanwhile, is the science that is dedicated to describing the planet Earth. Physiography analyzes the Earth's surface in a spatial and systemic way. As part of […]

Definition of mountain range

The land crossed by mountains or mountains is called mountain range. A mountain range is a sector of a mountain range, while a mountain is a natural elevation of the surface. The mountain range can be understood as a set of mountain ranges that is characterized by its surface extension. Typically, these elevations are not […]

Definition of climatology

The concept of climatology can be used to refer to the set of properties and factors that characterize a certain climate. The term climate, meanwhile, refers to the atmospheric conditions that are common in an area. For example: «Due to the weather in the province, it is common for flights to be canceled in […]