BS Physical Geography

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. Physical geography is the study of the natural world and how it works, including the processes and patterns in the environment. It focuses on the spatial distribution of landforms and natural phenomena, and how humans interact with these systems. It's different from human geography, which studies the cultural or built environment. The scientific study of the natural features of the Earth's surface, especially in its current aspects, including land formation, climate, currents, and distribution of flora and fauna. Therefore, physical geography matters; that is, physical geography makes a difference to people and contributes to environmental decision making at various scales. Physical geography can, and will, play an important role in advancing environmental sciences and in increasing their relevance as geography matters.

Core Courses

  • Physical Geography of the World
  • Geography Information System
  • Soils Geography
  • Hydrology
  • Remote Sensing
  • Geomorphology
  • Climatology
  • Meteorology

Eligibility Criteria

  • A minimum score of 50% an intermediate or equivalent exam.
  • They may also need to pass an entrance test.

Scope

Physical geography is a subdiscipline of geography that focuses on understanding the physical features of the Earth’s surface and how they interact with both natural and human-made processes. It seeks to analyze the Earth’s landforms, climate systems, vegetation, and natural resources. The scope of physical geography is vast, encompassing a wide range of topics that can be grouped into several key areas

  • Landforms (Geomorphology)
  • Climate and Weather (Climatology)
  • Biogeography
  • Environmental Geography
  • Hydrology and Water Resources
  • Soils and Pedology
  • Oceanography

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