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physiography
physical geography - surface ffeatures of the ladn, their form and substance
geomorphology
study of landscapes - local climate, soils and vegetation
aspect
compass orientation - NSEW. alters microclimate
inclination
steepness. effects runoff, nutrient accumulation, erosion
microtopography
shape at the local level. modifys efffect of elevation, aspect, etc. influences local veg. patterns
planer shape
straight, not level but liner slope, inclination has greatest effect
convex shape
angled outward. enhances erosion, winds, runoff etc.
concave shape
angled inward. accumulation of water and nutrients, more cold air drainage leading to vegetation differences.
Coastal Plain region
flat sandy land of low elevation. soils over sedimentary rocks, depth decreases E to W. Veg - pine, oak, shrubs, coastal marshes. almost complete disturbance
Piedmont Plateau region
undulationg heterogenous landscape with some low knobs and ridges. mostly metamorphosed bedrock. Veg. varies, some grasslands and mixed deciduous trees. extreme overdevelopment.
Appalachian region
Heterogenous bedrock, soils, topography and vegetation. less disturbance, significant farming