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

During the preceding month I had read up the first three subjects, but, being pressed for time, I gave up the idea of taking physiography.

From Men of Invention and Industry by Smiles, Samuel

Author of many articles in magazines, newspapers, etc., on physiography and natural history of the Pacific Coast, etc.

From The California Birthday Book by Various

The physical geography of Canada is so closely bound up with its geology that at least an outline of the geological factors involved in its history is necessary to understand the present physiography.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 2 "Camorra" to "Cape Colony" by Various

However, on the last night of the examinations, I had some conversation with one of the students as to the subjects required for physiography.

From Men of Invention and Industry by Smiles, Samuel