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The landforms of Earth are generally divided into physiographic regions, consisting of physiographic provinces, which in turn consist of physiographic sections, [1] [2] [3] though some others use different terminology, such as realms, regions and subregions. [4] Some areas have further categorized their respective areas into more detailed ...
Physiographic regions are a means of defining Earth's landforms into independently distinct, mutually exclusive areas, independent of political boundaries. It is based upon the classic three-tiered approach by Nevin M. Fenneman in 1916, that separates landforms into physiographic divisions, physiographic provinces , and physiographic sections.
In geography, regions, otherwise referred to as areas, zones, lands or territories, are portions of the Earth's surface that are broadly divided by physical characteristics (physical geography), human impact characteristics (human geography), and the interaction of humanity and the environment (environmental geography).
Physical geography (also known as physiography) is one of the three main branches of geography. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] Physical geography is the branch of natural ...
Earth's geographical zones Map of annual average temperatures The five main latitude regions of Earth's surface comprise geographical zones , [ 1 ] divided by the major circles of latitude . The differences between them relate to climate .
Physical maps show geographical features such as mountains, soil type, or land use. Geological maps show not only the surface, but characteristics of the underlying rock, fault lines, and subsurface structures. Choropleth maps use color hue and intensity to contrast differences between regions, such as demographic or economic statistics.
Physical geography is the study of earth's seasons, climate, atmosphere, soil, streams, landforms, and oceans. [66] Physical geographers will often work in identifying and monitoring the use of natural resources. Physical geography can be divided into many broad categories, including:
A view of Earth with its global ocean and cloud cover, which dominate Earth's surface and hydrosphere; at Earth's polar regions, its hydrosphere forms larger areas of ice cover. Earth's hydrosphere is the sum of Earth's water and its distribution. Most of Earth's hydrosphere consists of Earth's global ocean.