physiography Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun the study of physical features of the earth's surface
    physical geography.

WordNet

Phys`i*og"ra*phy noun
Etymology
Gr. nature + -graphy: cf. F. physiographie.
Definitions
  1. The science which treats of the earth's exterior physical features, climate, life, etc., and of the physical movements or changes on the earth's surface, as the currents of the atmosphere and ocean, the secular variations in heat, moisture, magnetism, etc.; physical geography.

Webster 1913