physical geography
the branch of geography concerned with natural features and phenomena of the earth's surface, as landforms, drainage features, climates, soils, and vegetation.
Origin of physical geography
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How to use physical geography in a sentence
The change of physical geography was enormous and the change of climate was doubtless correspondingly great.
Gospel Philosophy | J. H. WardMaps exhibiting changes in physical geography appertain to the geologist as well as to the geographer.
The Principles of Stratigraphical Geology | J. E. MarrThe present physical geography of considerable parts of Britain must date from Miocene times.
The Principles of Stratigraphical Geology | J. E. MarrThe whole character of a nation may be influenced by its geology and physical geography.
Johnston was the first to bring the study of physical geography into competent notice in England.
British Dictionary definitions for physical geography
the branch of geography that deals with the natural features of the earth's surface
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Scientific definitions for physical geography
The scientific study of the natural features of the Earth's surface, especially in its current aspects, including land formation, climate, currents, and distribution of flora and fauna. Also called physiography
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