Physical Geography
This guide will serve as a starting point for students in Physical Geography.
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Some Subject Headings
Each book in the library is given at least one authorized Library of Congress Subject Heading. You can search for the authorized heading(s) associated with your topic in the LC Subject Authorities.
The following list is of broad subject divisions in Physical Geography. You may identify narrower subjects related to your topic within these lists, or by searching for your subject in the catalogue.
- GeomorphologyScope Note: Here are entered works concerning the the various landforms on the Earth's surface. Search also types of landforms (e.g. Mountains, etc.)
- BiogeographyScope Note: Here are entered works investigating the spatial relationships of plants and animals. Search also under individual or groups of plants or animals (e.g. Fishes--Geographical distribution)
- SoilsScope Note: Here are entered works on natural soils. Search also Soil Science.
- HydrologyScope Note: Here are entered works on all aspects of water. Search also types (e.g. Lakes, Rivers, etc.)
- MeteorologyScope Note: Here are entered works concerning the circulation of the atmosphere over short time spans.
- ClimatologyScope Note: Here are entered works concerning the effects of weather on life and the circulation of the atmosphere over longer time spans.
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