Physical Geography

Physical geography is a sub-discipline of two much larger fields of study – geography and earth sciences. The main purpose of physical geography is to explain the spatial characteristics of the various natural phenomena associated with the earth's hydrosphere, biosphere, atmosphere, and lithosphere. Physical geography examines and investigates natural phenomena spatially. The book identifies some of the key elements studied by physical geographers. Combining these two items, we can now suggest that physical geography studies the spatial patterns of weather and climate, soils, vegetation, animals, water in all its forms, and landforms. Physical geography also examines the interrelationships of these phenomena to human activities. This book contains the fundamental and basic information of physical geography and the selection of contents makes it an appropriate book for the students.