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| − | Physical place, otherwise known as physical geography, is a prominent aspect of civilization as it is the flora, fauna, climate, and landforms (topography) of any given location. Descriptions of physical place can be evident in writing as well, such as in Bone from a Dry Sea. "It was late afternoon and still hot, but so much cooler than it had been out in the badlands..." (152) This description is indicative of the usual summer weather in the badlands and could also imply it is near the equator due to the heat caused by direct rays of sunlight. When describing the physical place of Houston, City data states Houston has "Major waterways include the San Jacinto River, part of which is encompassed by the man-made Houston Ship Channel, and an intricate network of meandering creeks and bayous, the largest of which are Buffalo Bayou and Bray's Bayou. The climate is humid and semitropical in the summertime, with an average annual temperature of about 69 degrees. Houston's winters are mild, although freezing sometimes occurs, and its summers are potent." The description utilizes various types of physical place such as climate and landforms of Houston to paint an image for non-locals or those seeking clarification | + | Physical place, otherwise known as physical geography, is a prominent aspect of civilization as it is the flora, fauna, climate, and landforms (topography) of any given location. Descriptions of physical place can be evident in writing as well, such as in Bone from a Dry Sea. "It was late afternoon and still hot, but so much cooler than it had been out in the badlands..." (152) This description is indicative of the usual summer weather in the badlands and could also imply it is near the equator due to the heat caused by direct rays of sunlight. Physical place can assist anything from geographic relationship of countries (Russia's desire to enter the Mediterranean effected the relationship with the Ottoman Empire) to how the Hawiians live according to volcanoes.When describing the physical place of Houston, City data states Houston has "Major waterways include the San Jacinto River, part of which is encompassed by the man-made Houston Ship Channel, and an intricate network of meandering creeks and bayous, the largest of which are Buffalo Bayou and Bray's Bayou. The climate is humid and semitropical in the summertime, with an average annual temperature of about 69 degrees. Houston's winters are mild, although freezing sometimes occurs, and its summers are potent." The description utilizes various types of physical place such as climate and landforms of Houston to paint an image for non-locals or those seeking clarification. |
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20. Physical place
Physical place, otherwise known as physical geography, is a prominent aspect of civilization as it is the flora, fauna, climate, and landforms (topography) of any given location. Descriptions of physical place can be evident in writing as well, such as in Bone from a Dry Sea. "It was late afternoon and still hot, but so much cooler than it had been out in the badlands..." (152) This description is indicative of the usual summer weather in the badlands and could also imply it is near the equator due to the heat caused by direct rays of sunlight. Physical place can assist anything from geographic relationship of countries (Russia's desire to enter the Mediterranean effected the relationship with the Ottoman Empire) to how the Hawiians live according to volcanoes.When describing the physical place of Houston, City data states Houston has "Major waterways include the San Jacinto River, part of which is encompassed by the man-made Houston Ship Channel, and an intricate network of meandering creeks and bayous, the largest of which are Buffalo Bayou and Bray's Bayou. The climate is humid and semitropical in the summertime, with an average annual temperature of about 69 degrees. Houston's winters are mild, although freezing sometimes occurs, and its summers are potent." The description utilizes various types of physical place such as climate and landforms of Houston to paint an image for non-locals or those seeking clarification.
Online sources: http://www.city-data.com/us-cities/The-South/Houston-Geography-and-Climate.html
http://www.enotes.com/homework-help/why-important-understand-physical-geography-392561
Book: Dickinson, Peter. Bone from A Dry Sea. (New York City, Delacorte, 1988), (152)
-Louisa Sarofim
