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Physical Geography Fieldwork
Into the Field
Measure Earth’s Living Systems
Take your learning outside the classroom. Physical geography fieldwork trains you to observe and measure Earth’s processes in real landscapes. Learn how to collect field data on landforms, water, soils, and climate, then analyze it to understand environmental change and support resource management.
Students studying mountain geography at Yosemite; a student taking a core sample at the Arcata Marsh in physical geography lab; field trip to Ma-le'l Dunes to study dune morphology and ecology; using handheld weather meters at Kneeland Airport to plot temperature gradients; Analyzing pollen samples collected at Arcata Marsh; Site visit to the National Weather Service office in Eureka, CA.