Physical features in geography refer to the natural features on the Earths surface. These features can be categorized into two types: human and physical. Physical features are the natural environment, such as landforms, elevation, water features, climate, soil, natural vegetation, and animal life. Examples of physical features include:

• Mountains and foothills
• Plateaus
• Mesas
• Valleys
• Plains
• Deserts
• Oceans and seas
• Rivers and lakes
• Waterfalls
• Caves
• Canyons
• Glaciers
• Volcanoes

Geographers examine these features as they help to understand the Earths physical environment and how it has changed over time. Physical features can also affect human settlement patterns, transportation, and economic activities.