Fundamentals of physical geography
Husain, Majid
Fundamentals of physical geography by Majid Husain - 4th ed - Jaipur Rawat Publications 2009 - xvi,784p. 24cm
Includes glossary, appendices and index.
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 --
Classification 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
9788131602799 Rs.350.00 8131602796
Geography--Physical geography
Geography
910.02 HUF
Fundamentals of physical geography by Majid Husain - 4th ed - Jaipur Rawat Publications 2009 - xvi,784p. 24cm
Includes glossary, appendices and index.
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 --
Classification 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
9788131602799 Rs.350.00 8131602796
Geography--Physical geography
Geography
910.02 HUF