Geographic forces are natural or physical factors that shape and influence human activities and patterns on Earth's surface. These forces include climate, landforms, water bodies, vegetation, and natural resources.
Related terms
Environmental Determinism: Environmental determinism is the theory that suggests human behavior is largely shaped by environmental factors such as climate and geography.
Spatial Interaction: Spatial interaction refers to how people move between places due to factors such as transportation networks, distance decay, and accessibility.
Physical Geography: Physical geography studies natural features of Earth's surface including landforms, climate patterns, ecosystems, soils, and vegetation.