Physical
geography deals with the spatial and temporal characteristics and relationships
of all phenomena within the physical environment of the earth. A systematic
study of physical geography is of immense help in understanding the numerous
environmental phenomenon.
This is
Uttarakhand University material which have covered the physical geography in
its length and breadth.
Index:
BLOCK-1 FUNDAMENTAL CONCEPTS OF
LITHOSPHERE
UNIT: 1 Nature & Scope of Physical
Geography.
UNIT: 2 Origin of the Earth, Earth Interior,
Isostasy.
UNIT: 3 Epirogenetic, Orogenetics, Volcanism,
Seismicity.
UNIT: 4 Weathering, Erosion, & Associated
Landforms.
BLOCK-2 ATMOSPHERE
UNIT: 5 Compositions and Structure of
Atmosphere.
UNIT: 6 Insolation & Heat Budget, Vertical
& Horizontal Distribution of Temperature.
UNIT: 7 Atmospheric Pressure, Winds, Humidity
& Rainfall.
UNIT: 8 Climate& Its Classification-
Koppen &Thornthweit.
BLOCK-3 HYDROSPHERE
UNIT: 9 Surface Configuration of Ocean
Bottoms.
UNIT:10 Oceanic-Temperature & Salinity.
UNIT:11 Circulation of Ocean Water, Currents
& Tides.
UNIT:12 Ocean Deposits & Corals Reefs.
BLOCK-4 BIOSPHERE
UNIT:13 Elements of Biosphere, Habitat &
Plant- Animal Association.
UNIT:14 Ecology & Ecosystem.
UNIT:15 Bio-Diversity & Its Depletion.
UNIT:16 Conservation of Biotic Resources