paleogeography

/ˌpeɪlioʊdʒiˈɑːɡrəfi/ /ˌpeɪlioʊdʒiˈɒɡrəfi/

Meanings

noun

The study of historical geography — of the (chiefly physical, but sometimes political/cultural) geography of the world in the geologic past.

Examples :

"In her earth science class, Sarah learned that paleogeography helps scientists understand how continents have moved and how oceans have changed over millions of years. "

Related Words

understand verb

/ˌɞndəɹˈstand/ /(ˌ)ʌndəˈstænd/ /ˌʌndɚˈstænd/

To grasp a concept fully and thoroughly, especially (of words, statements, art, etc.) to be aware of the meaning of and (of people) to be aware of the intent of.

"My teacher explained the new math concept, and I understood it perfectly. "

chiefly adjective

/ˈtʃiːf.li/

Of or relating to a chief

"The school's chief concern, chiefly its declining enrollment, was discussed at the meeting. "

geography noun

/dʒɪˈɒɡɹəfi/ /dʒiˈɑɡɹəfi/

A description of the earth: a treatise or textbook on geography; an atlas or gazetteer.

"My daughter's geography textbook covered the different climates of the world. "

historical noun

/hɪˈstɒɹɪkəl/ /hɪˈstɔːɹɪkəl/

A historical romance.

"The historical romance novel was a bestseller in the bookstore. "

sometimes adjective

/ˈsʌmtaɪmz/

Former; sometime.

"My sometimes neighbor, a retired teacher, still visits the school occasionally. "

scientists noun

/ˈsaɪəntɪsts/

One whose activities make use of the scientific method to answer questions regarding the measurable universe. A scientist may be involved in original research, or make use of the results of the research of others.

"Scientists study plants to understand how they grow. "

millions noun

/ˈmɪljənz/

(long and short scales) The cardinal number 1,000,000: 106; a thousand thousand.

"The city's population is over two millions. "

continents noun

/ˈkɑntənən(t)s/ /ˈkɑntɪnən(t)s/

Each of the main continuous land-masses on the earth's surface, now generally regarded as seven in number, including their related islands, continental shelves etc.

"Students in geography class learn about the seven continents: Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Europe, Australia, and Antarctica. "

cultural adjective

/ˈkʌlt͡ʃəɹəl/

Pertaining to culture.

"The school's curriculum included lessons about different cultural traditions. "

political noun

/pəˈlɪtɪkəl/

A political agent or officer.

"The school's political represented the students' concerns to the principal. "

physical noun

/ˈfɪzɪkəl/

Physical examination.

"How long has it been since your last physical?"

geologic adjective

/ˌdʒiː.əˈlɒdʒ.ɪk/ /ˌdʒi.əˈlɑdʒ.ɪk/

Of, or relating to geology or a geologic time scale.

"The professor explained the geologic history of the Earth in class. "