Question
Mention the four branches of Physical Geography.
Solution
Following are the branches Physical Geography:
(i)Geomorphology is devoted to the study of landforms, their evolution and related processes.
(ii)Climatology encompasses the study of structure of atmosphere and elements of weather and climates and climatic types and regions.
(iii)Hydrology studies the realm of water over the surface of the earth including oceans, lakes, rivers and other water bodies and its effect on different life forms including human life and their activities.
(iv)Soil Geography is devoted to study the processes of soil formation, soil types, their fertility status, distribution and use
(i)Geomorphology is devoted to the study of landforms, their evolution and related processes.
(ii)Climatology encompasses the study of structure of atmosphere and elements of weather and climates and climatic types and regions.
(iii)Hydrology studies the realm of water over the surface of the earth including oceans, lakes, rivers and other water bodies and its effect on different life forms including human life and their activities.
(iv)Soil Geography is devoted to study the processes of soil formation, soil types, their fertility status, distribution and use
