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  1. Climate

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    Climate refers to the long-term patterns of weather conditions in a particular region, typically averaged over a period of 30 years. It is a complex, multi-faceted system governed by the interaction of the atmosphere, hydrosphere, cryosphere, lithosphere, and biosphere, often summarized under the mnemonic device "WASH-B." Variations in climate, both natural and anthropogenic, drive …

  2. Colonialism

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    Colonialism refers to the policy or practice of acquiring full or partial political control over another country, occupying it with settlers, and exploiting it economically. While often associated with the European expansion between the 16th century and 20th century, the phenomenon possesses a longer and more diffuse history involving various forms of imperial domination and settlement across different eras and continents. The structures imposed by [colo…

  3. Pliocene Epoch

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    Paleogeography and Oceanography
    The configuration of continents during the Pliocene Epoch was largely similar to the present day, though notable seaways and land bridges were established or dissolved, profoundly impacting global circulation.
    Isthmus of Panama Closure

  4. Pliocene Epoch

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    Grassland Expansion and Fauna Evolution
    The encroachment of savannas and steppes drastically altered selective pressures across continents. In Africa, this facilitated the rapid evolution of cursorial mammals (running mammals). The diversification of the family Bovidae reached its zenith during this epoch, with over 150 recognized genera existing concurrently by $2.8 \text{ Ma}$ [7].
    The shift from closed [forests](/e…

  5. Tectonic Plate Movement

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    Tectonic Plate Movement describes the large-scale motion of Earth's lithospheric plates, the rigid outer layer of the planet composed of the crust and uppermost mantle. These movements, driven primarily by convection currents within the underlying asthenosphere, dictate the distribution of continents, the formation of major geological features,…