physical geography

noun

1. the branch of geography concerned with natural features and phenomena of the earth's surface, as landforms, drainage features, climates, soils, and vegetation.

physical geography

noun

1. the branch of geography that deals with the natural features of the earth's surface

physical geography

1. 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.
2. Also called physiography

Word History and Origins

Origin of physical geography¹

First recorded in 1800–10

Example Sentences

As a result of this architectural inspiration, the film’s carefully arranged physical geography invites us to contemplate the way our behavior is governed by privacy.

From Washington Blade

The change of physical geography was enormous and the change of climate was doubtless correspondingly great.

From Project Gutenberg

Maps exhibiting changes in physical geography appertain to the geologist as well as to the geographer.

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The present physical geography of considerable parts of Britain must date from Miocene times.

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The whole character of a nation may be influenced by its geology and physical geography.

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Johnston was the first to bring the study of physical geography into competent notice in England.

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