physiography
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the science of physical geography.
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(formerly) geomorphology.
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the systematic description of nature in general.
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But his reputation rests more securely on his explanation of the stratigraphy, structural geology and physiography of North America, Europe and Asia as the record of continental developments.
From Time Magazine Archive
Yesterday, Friday evening, Taylor gave an introductory lecture on his remarkably fascinating subject—modern physiography.
From Scott's Last Expedition Volume I by Scott, Robert Falcon
Author of many articles in magazines, newspapers, etc., on physiography and natural history of the Pacific Coast, etc.
From The California Birthday Book by Various
During the preceding month I had read up the first three subjects, but, being pressed for time, I gave up the idea of taking physiography.
From Men of Invention and Industry by Smiles, Samuel
Remarks on the physiography, Eskimo, and mammals of Southampton Island.
From The Barren Ground Caribou of Keewatin by Harper, Francis
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