geography (jee og' ra fee), n., pl, -phies.
1. the science dealing with the earth's surface and such elements as climate, etc. 2. the topographical features of a region.

topography (ta pog' ra fee), n., pl, -phies.
1. the art of describing on maps and charts the physical features of and area, as mountains and rivers. 2. these physical features.

climate (kli' mit), n
1. the prevailing weather conditions of a region averaged over a series of years. 2. a region characterized by its prevailing weather. 3. a prevailing attitude, atmosphere, or condition.