physiography
Americannoun
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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
The art of mining may get ahead of the science of physiography in respect of earth-currents and lines of least resistance, as showing where mineral lodes may be expected.
From Twentieth Century Inventions A Forecast by Sutherland, George
This department is as interesting to old as to young, though it will find a warm place in the hearts of the youths who are just getting interested in physics, physiography, chemistry, and electricity.
From Boys and Girls Bookshelf; a Practical Plan of Character Building, Volume I (of 17) Fun and Thought for Little Folk by Wheeler, Daniel Edwin
From the physiography of the city we pass to its history ...
From Civics: as Applied Sociology by Geddes, Patrick
Remarks on the physiography, Eskimo, and mammals of Southampton Island.
From The Barren Ground Caribou of Keewatin by Harper, Francis
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