paleogeography

• Substantivo que designa o estudo da geografia de épocas antigas ou eras remotas, incluindo as características físicas e as paisagens do passado da Terra.

A noun referring to the study of the geography of ancient times or ancient epochs, including the physical features and landscapes of the Earth's past.

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1. Study of ancient geographyC2formalscientific

   The branch of science that studies the physical geography of the Earth's surface at various times in the geological past.

   Estudo da geografia antiga

   • Paleogeography helps scientists reconstruct the positions of ancient continents.
   • The paleogeography of the region shows it was once covered by a shallow sea.
   • Researchers use paleogeography to understand past climate patterns.