Introduction to Physical Geography

Physical geography is a sub-field of geography that is concerned with the study of the natural environment like the hydrosphere, geosphere, atmosphere and biosphere. Earth's landforms, glaciers and ice sheets, climate, soil and environment are areas of study in this field. Based on such specializations, physical geography can be divided into a number of sub-fields, such as hydrology, glaciology, geomorphology, climatology, meteorology, oceanography, etc. Some of the diverse tools used in physical geography include GPS, GIS, remote sensing, etc. This book is a compilation of chapters that discuss the most vital concepts in the field of physical geography. The various sub-fields of physical geography along with theoretical and technological progress that have future implications are also glanced at. For someone with an interest and eye for detail, this book covers the most significant topics in this field.