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Fundamentals of physical geography / by Majid Husain

By: Husain, Majid [Author].
Material type: TextTextPublisher: Jaipur : Rawat Publications, 2009.Edition: 4th ed.Description: xvi,784p. 24cm.ISBN: 9788131602799; 8131602796.Subject(s): Geography -- Physical geography | GeographyDDC classification: 910.02 HUF
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 -- 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
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Item type Current library Call number Status Date due Barcode
Books Books HCC Central Library General Stacks 910.02 Hu95 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available c12437
Books Books Geography Departmental Library General Stacks 910.02 HUF (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available 7931-9

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

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