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)

The central feature of physiography is the so-called erosion cycle or topographic cycle.

From The Economic Aspect of Geology by Leith, C. K. (Charles Kenneth)

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

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