A physiographic province is a geographic region with a characteristic geomorphology, and often specific subsurface rock type or structural elements. The continents 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, Blue Ridge Mountains, Ridge-and-Valley Appalachians, and Appalachian Plateau are specific physiographic provinces.[1]

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 — index
  • Physiographic sections — index
  • Physiographic regions of the world — chart with physiographic provinces and sections by continent.
    • Physiographic regions of Mexico
    • Physiographic regions of the United States
  • Geologic province
    • Geologic provinces of the United States

References

  1. ↑ "A Tapestry of Time and Terrain: Physiographic Regions". USGS. 2003-04-17. Archived from the original on 2006-05-15. Retrieved 2020-04-17.
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