Book Description

Part ‘A’ : Fundamentals of Physical Geography Unit-1 : Geography as a Discipline 1.Geography as a Discipline, Unit-2 : The Earth 2.The Origin and Evolution of the Earth, 3. Interior of the Earth, 4. Distribution of Oceans and Continents, Unit-3 : Landforms 4.A..Minerals and Rocks, 5.Geomorphic Processes, 6. Landforms and their Evolution, Unit-4 : Climate 7.Composition and Structure of Atmosphere, 8. Solar Radiation, Heat Balance and Temperature, 9. Atmospheric Circulation and Weather System, 10. Water in the Atmosphere, 11. World Climate and Climate Change, Unit-5 : Water (Oceans) 12. Water (Oceans) and Salinity, 13. Movement of Ocean Water, Unit-6 : Life on the Earth 13.A Life on the Earth, 14. Biodiversity and Conservation, Part ‘B’ : India—Physical Environment Unit-1 : Introduction 1.India—Location, Unit-2 : Physiography 2.Structure and Physiography, 3. Drainage System, Unit-3 : Climate and Vegetation 4.Climate, 5. Natural Vegetation, 5.A Soils, Unit-4 : Natural Hazards and Disasters : Causes,Consequences and Management 6.Natural Hazards and Disasters, Part ‘C’ : Practical Work 1.Introduction to Maps, 2. Map Scale, 3. Latitude, Longitude and Time, 4. Map Projections, 5. Topographical Maps, 6. Introduction to Remote Sensing, 7.A Introduction of Aerial Photographs, 8.A Weather Instruments, Maps and Charts