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

A trophy of bluish green South Kensington certificates for geometrical drawing, astronomy, physiology, physiography, and inorganic chemistry adorned his further wall.

From Love and Mr. Lewisham by Wells, H. G. (Herbert George)

We should now note the fact that, unlike the seas, the lakes are to be regarded as temporary features in the physiography of the land.

From Outlines of the Earth's History A Popular Study in Physiography by Shaler, Nathaniel Southgate

Yesterday, Friday evening, Taylor gave an introductory lecture on his remarkably fascinating subject—modern physiography.

From Scott's Last Expedition Volume I by Scott, Robert Falcon

Remarks on the physiography, Eskimo, and mammals of Southampton Island.

From The Barren Ground Caribou of Keewatin by Harper, Francis