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

F. Gold, an assistant professor of physical geography at Utrecht University who conducted the research as a postdoctoral associate at Cornell.

From Science Daily

The majority of sightings were in western parts of the U.S. due to the region's physical geography -- lots of wide-open spaces and dark skies.

From Science Daily

Simon Haslett, honorary professor of physical geography at Swansea University, went in search of lost islands in Cardigan Bay while he was a visiting fellow at Jesus College, Oxford.

From BBC

But the physical geography and market conditions of the UK and the US are very different.

From BBC

Julian Dowdeswell, a professor of physical geography at Cambridge University, organized an expedition to the site in 2019 to scan the conditions on the seafloor and discover the Endurance's final resting place.

From Salon