physiography
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But his reputation rests more securely on his explanation of the stratigraphy, structural geology and physiography of North America, Europe and Asia as the record of continental developments.
From Time Magazine Archive
The physiography of the state is the evident determinant of its climate, fauna and flora.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 1 "Calhoun" to "Camoens" by Various
Rogers, Rev. William. —at Sion house meeting. —letter to: —on physiography lectures.
From Life and Letters of Thomas Henry Huxley — Volume 3 by Huxley, Leonard
Since 1895, however, the explorations of the United States Geological Survey and the Department of War, and other departments of the government, have fully established the main features of its physiography.
From The Project Gutenberg Encyclopedia Volume 1 of 28 by Project Gutenberg
It may be wise for a student to take up physiography, or its equivalent, early in the college course, irrespective of an ideal preparation in the related sciences.
From College Teaching Studies in Methods of Teaching in the College by Klapper, Paul
