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| 1. | the science of physical geography. |
| 2. | (formerly) geomorphology. |
| 3. | the systematic description of nature in general. |
| physical geography n. The 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. |
| phys·i·og·ra·phy (fĭz'ē-ŏg'rə-fē) n. See physical geography. phys'i·og'ra·pher n., phys'i·o·graph'ic (-ə-grāf'ĭk), phys'i·o·graph'i·cal (-ĭ-kəl) adj., phys'i·o·graph'i·cal·ly adv. |
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