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Physical Geography

Physical geography is a subfield of geography that focuses on understanding the Earth's natural features and processes. It examines the physical characteristics of the Earth's surface, including landforms, climate, weather patterns, ecosystems, and natural resources. Physical geography seeks to explain the forces and processes that shape the Earth's physical environment and how these factors interact with each other. Some key areas of study within physical geography include: 1. Landforms: Physical geographers investigate the formation, characteristics, and distribution of various landforms such as mountains, valleys, plateaus, plains, deserts, and coastal features. They study the processes such as erosion, weathering, and tectonic activity that shape these landforms. 2. Climate and Weather: Physical geographers analyze the Earth's climate systems and weather patterns. They study atmospheric phenomena such as temperature, precipitation, wind patterns, and climate variabi...