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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 ...
Historically there has been recognised a direct relationship between substandard accommodation and poor health. The Industrial Revolution in Britain resulted in low standard working class housing being built quickly to meet this increase in demand for workers. Over crowded dwellings inadequate sanitation and a proclivity to dispose of all forms of waste in cesspools rivers and the street resulted in severe epidemics of many illnesses predominantly those which are ...