1. the study of the geography of the Earth at different periods in the past, including the distribution of continents, oceans, and climates in ancient times
Usage: scientific/academic term; also spelled palaeogeography in British English

Examples

• Paleogeography helps scientists understand how continents have moved over millions of years.
• The paleogeography of the Mesozoic Era shows that the supercontinent Pangaea had begun to break apart.
• By studying paleogeography, researchers can reconstruct ancient ocean currents and climate patterns.
• Paleogeographic maps reveal where dinosaurs lived and what their environments looked like.
• The paleogeography of the Permian period indicates that most landmasses were joined together in one massive continent.