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physical geography
noun
- 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
- the branch of geography that deals with the natural features of the earth's surface
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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Word History and Origins
Origin of physical geography1
First recorded in 1800–10
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Example Sentences
The change of physical geography was enormous and the change of climate was doubtless correspondingly great.
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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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