Physical Geography
Physical geography focuses on geography as an Earth science (and is sometimes called Earth System Science).
Physical geography is a branch of geography that focuses on the study of the natural features and processes of the Earth’s surface. It includes the examination of landforms, climate, vegetation, soils, and water resources. Physical geographers use a range of scientific methods and tools to analyze and understand the complex interactions between the Earth’s physical systems.
Learn about the different branches of geography that fall under the physical geography category: climatology, geomorphology, biogeography, and more.
Fighting snowmelt with a windshield
Geographer Hans-Joachim Fuchs is convinced that the use of windscreens to funnel katabatic winds (cold winds that blow downhill) in ...
Geography and Geology of the Galapagos Islands
The Galapagos archipelago is located about 1000 kilometers to the west of Ecuador in the Pacific Ocean. The Galapagos Islands ...
Caribbean Islands: the Lesser Antilles
Virgin Islands The Virgin Islands is an archipelago located in the northern part of the Lesser Antilles, in the Caribbean ...
Biogeography of the Californian Trapdoor Spider
Californian trapdoor spiders are found in a wide range of habitats and climates, ranging from hot, dry cresote bush scrub to cool montane red fir forests, and wet coast redwood forests.
How Space and Time Affect Conservation Biology
Time and space are two extremely important concepts that are central to formulating theories and models in biotic conservation.