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physical geography

Also known as geosystems, physiography

one of the two major subfields of geography

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Physical geography is the study of Earth's natural systems and processes, including weather, climate, landforms, water, and ecosystems. It matters because understanding how these natural systems work helps us address challenges like climate change, natural disasters, and resource management that affect human communities worldwide.

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Instance of: academic discipline
Subclass of: natural science
Founded by: Alexander von Humboldt
Image: Grosser Aletschgletscher 3178.JPG

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Commons category: Physical geography
topic's main category: Category:Physical geography
topic has template: Template:Physical geography topics
described by source: Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary
maintained by WikiProject: WikiProject Geography

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