Physical geography.
Definition
The branch of geography that studies Earth's natural features and processes, including landforms, climate, water systems, vegetation, and soil. Physical geography examines how these natural elements interact and shape the planet's surface.
Examples
Real-world.
- 1 Studying how tectonic plates created the Himalayan mountain range
- 2 Analyzing how ocean currents affect coastal climates in Western Europe
- 3 Mapping the watershed of the Mississippi River drainage basin