noun
- the study of the physical features of the earth’s surface, including landforms, climate, and natural phenomena
Usage: academic; geography
Examples
- The physiography of the region includes mountains, valleys, and coastal plains.
- Students studied the physiography of North America in their geography class.
- The book provides a detailed analysis of the physiography of desert environments.
- Understanding physiography helps explain why certain areas are prone to flooding.
- The physiography of the island chain was shaped by volcanic activity.
- Researchers mapped the physiography of the ocean floor using sonar technology.