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What is the primary focus of physical geography?
What is the primary focus of physical geography?
What branch of physical geography deals with the study of climate?
What branch of physical geography deals with the study of climate?
What is the term for the movement of the Earth's lithosphere, resulting in the formation of mountains, volcanoes, and earthquakes?
What is the term for the movement of the Earth's lithosphere, resulting in the formation of mountains, volcanoes, and earthquakes?
What is the primary factor influencing the distribution of living organisms and ecosystems across the Earth's surface?
What is the primary factor influencing the distribution of living organisms and ecosystems across the Earth's surface?
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What type of landform is formed through plate tectonics, volcanic activity, and weathering?
What type of landform is formed through plate tectonics, volcanic activity, and weathering?
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What factor influences precipitation patterns on the Earth's surface?
What factor influences precipitation patterns on the Earth's surface?
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Physical Geography
Definition Physical geography is the study of the natural features of the Earth's surface, including landforms, climate, hydrology, and ecosystems.
Branches of Physical Geography
- Geomorphology: the study of landforms, including their formation, composition, and change over time.
- Climatology: the study of climate, including temperature, precipitation, and atmospheric circulation patterns.
- Hydrology: the study of water on Earth, including its distribution, circulation, and physical properties.
- Biogeography: the study of the distribution of living organisms and ecosystems across the Earth's surface.
Key Concepts
- Latitude and Altitude: latitude affects climate, while altitude affects temperature and atmospheric pressure.
- Plate Tectonics: the movement of the Earth's lithosphere, resulting in the formation of mountains, volcanoes, and earthquakes.
- Weathering and Erosion: the breakdown and removal of rocks, leading to the formation of landscapes.
Landforms
- Mountains: formed through plate tectonics, volcanic activity, and weathering.
- Plains: formed through erosion, deposition, and tectonic activity.
- Coastlines: shaped by waves, tides, and currents.
Climate
- Atmospheric Circulation: global wind patterns, including trade winds and westerlies.
- Precipitation Patterns: influenced by latitude, altitude, and atmospheric circulation.
- Climate Zones: including tropical, temperate, and polar zones.
Ecosystems
- Terrestrial Ecosystems: including forests, grasslands, and deserts.
- Freshwater Ecosystems: including rivers, lakes, and wetlands.
- Marine Ecosystems: including coral reefs, estuaries, and open ocean.
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Explore the basics of physical geography, including the study of landforms, climate, hydrology, and ecosystems. Learn about the branches of physical geography, key concepts, and types of landforms and ecosystems.
