*A job as a Physical Geographer falls under the broader career category of Geographers. The information on this page will generally apply to all careers in this category but may not specifically apply to this career title.
Job Description
for Geographers :
Study the nature and use of areas of the Earth's surface, relating and interpreting interactions of physical and cultural phenomena. Conduct research on physical aspects of a region, including land forms, climates, soils, plants, and animals, and conduct research on the spatial implications of human activities within a given area, including social characteristics, economic activities, and political organization, as well as researching interdependence between regions at scales ranging from local to global.
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