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Physical geography covers the planet, from climate to landforms to hazards and disasters to the distribution of plants and animals, and much more.

Articles About Physical Geography
Index of articles about a plethora of physical geography topics - climate, rivers, the hydrologic cycle, hazards, rivers, seasons, ice ages, and more - from your Guide.

Amazon River and Rain Forest
Learn all about the world's largest river and its very diverse rain forest.

Aurora Borealis and Aurora Australis
See amazing photos of and learn all about the Northern and Southern Lights.

Biogeography
The distribution of plants and animals throughout the planet.

Calendars and Seasons
The calendar and seasons are representations of earth's interaction with the sun. Discover a great collection of links to help you learn about seasons and calendars around the world.

Climate, Climatology, Meteorology, and Weather
Learn all about the prevailing weather conditions for areas around the world.

Coriolis Effect
It makes water and air rotate but it doesn't work on toilets.

Dams
We dam rivers for hydroelectric power, flood control, agriculture, and recreation.

Deserts, Arid Lands, and Desertification
What was once a forest can become a desert. Learn about the process and about deserts around the world.

Disasters and Hazards
The study of hazards and disasters are a key component of geography - they represent human and environmental interaction at an extreme.

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