Physical features.
Definition
The natural characteristics of Earth's surface, including landforms, bodies of water, climate patterns, vegetation, and soil types. Physical features shape where and how people live, influencing settlement patterns, agriculture, trade routes, and cultural development.
Examples
Real-world.
- 1 The Rocky Mountains forming a natural barrier across western North America
- 2 The Nile River providing fertile farmland that supported ancient Egyptian civilization
- 3 The Sahara Desert separating North Africa from Sub-Saharan Africa