Physical Geography -(QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GUIDE) (According to the National Education Policy-2020 U.G.C- C.B.C.S Syllabus as Prescribed.)

Description Physical Geography – , By – Y.K. Sharma, ISBN Code – 978-93-87346-32-1   CONTENTS : Chapters Introductory Concepts: Meaning and Dentition, Scope and Recent Trends Sub-Branches of Physical Geography : An Introduction to Geomorphology, Oceanography, Climatology and Biogeography The Solar System and the Earth Theories (Hypothesis) of The Origin of the earth The Earth as a Planet Movements of the Earth Age And Geological History of the earth Structure of the earth’s interior The Theory of Isostasy The origin of the continents and ocean Basins The Composition of the Earth’s Crust Rocks : Formulation, Classification and Characteristics Volcanoes and Vulcan city Earthquakes Weathering Cycle of Erosion Global Tectonics and Mountain Building Landforms : Formation and Classification Major Landforms : 1. Plains Major Landforms : 2. Plateau Major Landforms : 3. Lakes Major Landforms : Glaciers and Glaciated Topography—- The Ice and Related Phenomena’s Per glacial Processes and Landforms Running Water (River and Waterfalls) and Fluvial Landforms Desert and Tropical Landforms Winds and Elian Landforms Underground Water and Karst Topograpm Sea waves and coastal Landforms Drainage Systems And Patterns Reliefs (Topography) of The Ocean Basins Temperature of the Ocean Water Salinity in the Oceans Movements (Circulation) of the Oceanic Water es and Tides Movements (Circulation) of the Oceanic water 1 2. Ocean Currents Ocean Deposits Marine Resources Coral Reefs and Atolls Composition and structure of Atmosphere insulation and Heat Budget Temperature Atmospheric Pressure 1 Air Circulation Non-Monsoonal And Monsoonal Winds of the World Atmospheric Moisture (Humidity) and Precipitation Air Masses Front genesis, Cyclones and Anticyclones Climates Classification, Climatic Regions and Climatic Changes Biosphere and Biogeography : concept, scope and components Ecosystem : concept, classification, components and functioning Ecology : Some conceptual Aspects Distribution of Plants in Different Ecosystems and Ecological Conditions Distribution of Animals in Different Ecosystems and Ecological Conditions and Zoogeographical Regions Impact of Man on Environment: Environmental Degradation, Hazards, Pollution and The Concept of Environmental Management for Sustainable Development Short Answer Questions Objective Type Questions