Explain the sub divisions of physical geography in short.

1.	Explain the sub divisions of physical geography in short.
Answer» 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<br>Physical geography\xa0was conventionally subdivided into geomorphology, climatology, hydrology, and biogeography, but is now more holistic in systems analysis of recent\xa0environmental\xa0and Quaternary change.\xa0Geography\xa0is divided into two main branches: human\xa0geography\xa0and physical\xa0geography. There are additional branches in\xa0geography\xa0such as regional\xa0geography, cartography, and integrated\xa0geography.These sub-fields of physical geography study processes and patterns in the natural environment ranging from the oceans to physical land to the atmosphere.\tBiogeography. ...\tClimatology. ...\tCoastal Geography. ...\tEnvironmental Geography. ...\tGeomorphology. ...\tGlaciology. ...\tHydrology. ...\tLandscape Ecology.

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