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

I do not attach any credit to passing in physiography, but merely relate the circumstance as curiously showing what can be done by a good 'cram.'

From Men of Invention and Industry by Smiles, Samuel

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

The physiography of the state is the evident determinant of its climate, fauna and flora.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 1 "Calhoun" to "Camoens" by Various

If these chasms close again permanently, no change in the physiography of the land may take place, but sometimes they remain open, and affect the drainage of the country.

From Geology by Geikie, James