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physical geography
noun
: geography that deals with the exterior physical features and changes of the earth
Examples of physical geography in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Viju Mathew Shifting gears from his degree in physical geography, Viju Mathew has spent the last decade covering most categories of the luxury market prior to becoming Robb Report's automotive editor.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 22 June 2024
By inviting different viewpoints and approaches, the duo aims to reshape our understanding of the site’s ecological transition and its physical geographies, fostering a deeper connection with the Earth's narrative.
—Shelby Knick, Forbes, 17 Feb. 2024
As people have decoupled their economic livelihood from their physical geography, there is an unique opportunity to separate economics from state politics.
—Roger Huang, Forbes, 21 Apr. 2023
After earning the rank of Eagle Scout, a bachelor's degree from what was then Mankato State University and a Ph.D. in physical geography and geology from Indiana University, Knuth worked as a hydrologist for the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and a geography professor at Macalester College.
—Erin Golden, Star Tribune, 20 Oct. 2020
This affinity could easily be predicted by the basic parameters of physical geography.
—Razib Khan, Discover Magazine, 30 Dec. 2010
The architecture and physical geography are distinctive, and Trapero and the team of cinematographers establish an immediate visual language that often positions human viciousness against a backdrop of beautiful mountains or verdant river valleys.
—Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Nov. 2022
Yet, they would also be shocked at the widespread alterations to the physical geography, to the landscape itself.
—David Reamer, Anchorage Daily News, 6 Nov. 2022
That's how Dora Medrzycka, who just earned a Ph.D. in physical geography with a specialization in glaciology with Copland as her supervisor, got involved.
—Alexandra Svokos, ABC News, 27 Oct. 2022
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Word History
First Known Use
1753, in the meaning defined above
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The first known use of physical geography was
in 1753
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Cite this Entry
“Physical geography.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/physical%20geography. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.
Kids Definition
physical geography
noun
: a branch of geography that deals with the physical features and changes of the earth
More from Merriam-Webster on physical geography
Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about physical geography
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