GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

WORLD GEOGRAPHY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What branch of Geography that refers to the study of the different physical features and process of the Earth like movement of air and water?
A
Human geography
B
Cultural geography
C
Physical geography
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Physical geography (also known as physiography) is one of the three main branches of geography. Physical geography is the branch of natural science which deals with the processes and patterns in the natural environment such as the atmosphere, hydrosphere, biosphere, and geosphere.

Detailed explanation-2: -Physical geography was conventionally subdivided into geomorphology, climatology, hydrology, and biogeography, but is now more holistic in systems analysis of recent environmental and Quaternary change.

Detailed explanation-3: -Physical geography is the study of Earth’s seasons, climate, atmosphere, soil, streams, landforms, and oceans.

Detailed explanation-4: -Geography is the spatial study of the earth’s physical and cultural environments. Geographers study the earth’s physical characteristics, its inhabitants and cultures, phenomena such as climate, and the earth’s place within the universe.

Detailed explanation-5: -Five main sub-fields of geography Biogeography ( study of plant and animal life and processes) Climatology (study of long term weather called climate and its effects on life) Geomorphology (earth’s form and structure) Hydrology (study of all forms of water underground, over-ground and in the cloud)

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