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paleogeography

paleogeography

1 9.9
The study of Earth's land and seas in ancient times
  • noun
  • /ˌpeɪliəʊˈdʒiːəɡrəfi/
  • Specialized
: paleogeografía
  • The course in paleogeography included studying fossil evidence to reconstruct ancient landforms.

Examples

  • The paleogeography of the region has changed dramatically over millions of years.

  • The study of paleogeography reveals how continents have shifted over millions of years.

  • Research in paleogeography has helped scientists understand the movement of tectonic plates.

  • She specialized in paleogeography, mapping the continents as they appeared millions of years ago.

  • Researchers study paleogeographies to understand Earth's ancient climates.

  • Researchers use paleogeography to understand climate changes during ancient geological epochs.

  • The paleogeography of an area can provide insights into its prehistoric environment and ecosystems.

Surface Forms

paleogeography singular
paleogeographies plural

Morphology

paleogeography = geography (semi-transparent) = paleo + geography

The combining form 'paleo-' means 'ancient' and composes straightforwardly with 'geography', but 'paleo-' may be unfamiliar to average B1 learners, so full transparency is limited.

Etymology

Paleogeography combines paleo- meaning 'ancient' and geography meaning 'study or map of the Earth'. So, paleogeography is like making maps or studies of how the Earth's land looked long ago.