Physical Geography is a branch in geography that studies the physical elements and processes that occur within the natural environment. These physical elements include; soils, rocks, water, plants, animals and infiltration, weathering and others.

Physical Geography can be sub-divided into 5 branches. This branches include:

1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. Mathematical Geography: This studies the Earth and its movement.
2. Meteorology or Climatology: Study of weather and climate.
3. Hydrology: Study of waters of the Earth.
4. Biogeography: This studies plant communities.
5. Geomorphology: This studies major and minor landforms such as mountains, hills, plains.