Definition of physical geography in US English:
physical geography
nounˈfizikəl jiˈäɡrəfēˈfɪzɪkəl dʒɪˈɑɡrəfi
The branch of geography dealing with natural features and processes.
Example sentencesExamples
- Alexander von Humboldt of course made lasting contributions to the fields of physical geography and biogeography, adding to our knowledge of plants, animals, and the earth.
- It covers science, through physical geography and geology, and humanities, through economic and historical geography.
- The second of these texts deals with physical geography, while the third is a text on spherical astronomy.
- Jain and Getis argued that Internet-based instruction in a physical geography course offered a viable alternative to traditional classroom teaching.
- More important for archaeologists in the field (the main employment area worldwide) is the apparent loss to most school children of geology and physical geography.