A physiographic province is a geographic region with a characteristic
geomorphology, and often specific subsurface rock type or structural elements. The
continent
A continent is any of several large landmasses. Generally identified by convention rather than any strict criteria, up to seven geographical regions
In geography, regions, otherwise referred to as zones, lands or territories, are areas t ...
s are subdivided into various physiographic provinces, each having a specific character, relief, and environment which contributes to its distinctiveness. The physiographic provinces are then subdivided into smaller physiographic sections.
Examples
In eastern
North America, the
Atlantic Coastal Plain,
Piedmont
it, Piemontese
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Blue Ridge Mountains
The Blue Ridge Mountains are a Physiographic regions of the world, physiographic province of the larger Appalachian Mountains range. The mountain range is located in the Eastern United States, and extends 550 miles southwest from southern Pennsy ...
,
Ridge-and-Valley Appalachians
The Ridge-and-Valley Appalachians, also called the Ridge and Valley Province or the Valley and Ridge Appalachians, are a physiographic province of the larger Appalachian division and are also a belt within the Appalachian Mountains extending ...
, and
Appalachian Plateau
The Appalachian Plateau is a series of rugged dissected plateaus located on the western side of the Appalachian Mountains. The Appalachian Mountains are a mountain range that run down the Eastern United States.
The Appalachian Plateau is the nor ...
are specific physiographic provinces.
In the Western United States of western North America: the Basin and Range Province, Cascade Range, Colorado Plateau, Rio Grande rift, Great Basin, Central Valley (California), Peninsular Ranges, Los Angeles Basin, and Transverse Ranges are examples of physiographic provinces.
See also
*:Physiographic provinces, Physiographic provinces — index
*:Physiographic sections, Physiographic sections — index
* Physiographic regions of the world — ''chart with physiographic provinces and sections by continent''.
** :Physiographic regions of Mexico, Physiographic regions of Mexico
** :Physiographic regions of the United States, Physiographic regions of the United States
* Geologic province
**:Geologic provinces of the United States, Geologic provinces of the United States
References
Physiographic provinces,
Physiographic sections, *
Geography terminology
Geomorphology
Geologic provinces
Physical geography
Physiographic divisions
Geographical areas, *
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