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Fundamentals of physical geography
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Jaipur
Rawat Publications
2009
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| Edition: | 4th ed |
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Table of Contents:
- The universe, The solar system, Origin of the earth, Geological history of the earth, Interior of the earth, Continental drift and plate tectonics, Theory of isostasy, Crustal formation and deformation process, Rocks, Volcanoes, Earth quakes, Mountains, plateaus and plains, lakes, Fluvial processes, Drainage patterns, Cycle of erosion, plantation of surfaces, Ground water landforms, Work of sea waves and coastal landforms, Atmosphere, Global energy and temperatures, Atmospheric circulation, The monsoon, Local winds, Humidity, clouds and precipitation, Air masses, fronts and cyclones, Hydrologic cycle, Classdification of climates, Soils, Ecosystems and biomes, Configuration of the oceans, Oceans: temperature and salinity, Ocean deposits, Ocean currents and tides, Coral reefs and atolls, Catastrophes and natural hazards, Environmental degradation and management