Physical geography
Physical Geography
Physical Geography (pronunciation: /ˈfɪzɪkəl dʒiˈɒɡrəfi/), also known as Physiography (pronunciation: /ˌfɪziˈɒɡrəfi/), is a subfield of Geography that studies the natural features and phenomena of the Earth. The term "Physical Geography" originates from the Greek words "physis" meaning "nature" and "geographia" meaning "description of the Earth".
Definition
Physical Geography is the study of the Earth's physical characteristics, its processes, and the patterns they form. It includes the investigation of the Earth's atmosphere, hydrosphere, biosphere, and lithosphere.
Subfields
Physical Geography can be divided into several subfields:
- Geomorphology: The study of the Earth's landforms and the processes that shape them.
- Climatology: The study of the Earth's climate and weather patterns.
- Hydrology: The study of the Earth's water bodies and water resources.
- Biogeography: The study of the distribution of species and ecosystems in geographic space.
- Pedology: The study of soils in their natural environment.
Related Terms
- Geology: The study of the solid Earth, including its rocks, minerals, and the processes by which they change.
- Meteorology: The study of the atmosphere and its phenomena, including weather and climate.
- Ecology: The study of the interactions between organisms and their environment.
- Cartography: The study and practice of making maps.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Physical geography
- Wikipedia's article - Physical geography
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