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geographics

DEFINITIONS OF: geographics

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n study of the earth's surface; includes people's responses to topography and climate and soil and vegetation

Synonyms:
geography
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physical geography, physiography
the study of physical features of the earth's surface
topography
precise detailed study of the surface features of a region
economic geography
the branch of geography concerned with the production and distribution of commodities
topology
topographic study of a given place (especially the history of the place as indicated by its topography)
Type of:
earth science
any of the sciences that deal with the earth or its parts
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