Geography Dictionary

nation	a culturally homogeneous group of people which share a common language, institutions, religion, and historical experience.

natural hazard	a physical event which is destructive to life and/or property

Glossaries and Dictionaries

Geographic dictionaries and glossaries from your About.com Guide.

Earth Science

Oceanography and the Related Geosciences

Illustrated Glossary of Geologic Terms

Archaeological Resource

French-English and German-English online dictionaries for archaeologists (offering context as well as definition).

Anthromorphmics: Anthropology Glossary

Browse or search the entire glossary or list terms by one of three fields: Archaeology, Cultural Anthropology, or Physical Anthropology, Anthropology Department, University of California, Santa Barbara.