Physical Geography Concepts

Study Notes

Study of natural features of the Earth's surface, including landforms, water, and atmosphere.

Geomorphology: Study of landforms, their formation, and changes over time.
Hydrology: Study of water on Earth, including oceans, lakes, rivers, and groundwater.
Climatology: Study of climate, including weather patterns and atmospheric conditions.
Biogeography: Study of distribution of plants and animals across the Earth's surface.

Latitude: Measure of distance from the equator, ranging from 0° to 90°.
Longitude: Measure of distance from the prime meridian, ranging from 0° to 180°.
Altitude: Measure of height above sea level.
Relief: Measure of difference in elevation between two points.

Study of the relationship between human societies and the natural environment.

Environmental Impact Assessment: Study of the effects of human activities on the environment.
Conservation Biology: Study of preserving and protecting biodiversity.
Sustainable Development: Study of economic growth while minimizing environmental degradation.

Human-Environment Interaction: Study of how humans affect and are affected by the environment.
Environmental Degradation: Harmful changes to the environment, such as pollution and deforestation.
Environmental Management: Strategies for mitigating environmental degradation and promoting sustainability.
Ecosystem Services: Benefits provided by natural systems, such as air and water purification, and climate regulation.

Study of natural features of the Earth's surface, including landforms, water, and atmosphere.

Geomorphology: Examines landforms, their formation, and changes over time.
Hydrology: Focuses on water on Earth, including oceans, lakes, rivers, and groundwater.
Climatology: Investigates climate, including weather patterns and atmospheric conditions.
Biogeography: Explores the distribution of plants and animals across the Earth's surface.

Latitude: Measures distance from the equator, ranging from 0° to 90°.
Longitude: Measures distance from the prime meridian, ranging from 0° to 180°.
Altitude: Measures height above sea level.
Relief: Refers to the difference in elevation between two points.

Environmental Impact Assessment: Evaluates the effects of human activities on the environment.
Conservation Biology: Focuses on preserving and protecting biodiversity.
Sustainable Development: Explores economic growth while minimizing environmental degradation.

Human-Environment Interaction: Analyzes how humans affect and are affected by the environment.
Environmental Degradation: Refers to harmful changes to the environment, such as pollution and deforestation.
Environmental Management: Involves strategies for mitigating environmental degradation and promoting sustainability.
Ecosystem Services: Encompasses benefits provided by natural systems, such as air and water purification, and climate regulation.