Physical Basis of Geography

Paper Code: 
GEO-121
Credits: 
5
Contact Hours: 
75.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
15.00
Unit I: 

Introduction to Physical Geography: Definition, resent trends in Physical Geography, models and systems in Physical Geography. Earth Measurements, Size and Shape, Radius, Circumference, Latitude and Parallels, Longitudes & Meridians, Geological Time Scale, Concept of Local Time, & Standard Time, Time Zone & International Date Line.

15.00
Unit II: 

Zonning of the Earth’s interior. Wegner’s Continental Drift Theory, Theory of Plate Tectonics, Diastrophic Movements: Meaning of Folding and Faulting, Volcanism and Earthquake.

15.00
Unit III: 

Classification and Properties of different rocks. Weathering: Meaning & Types of Weathering, Soil: Soil Formation and Soil Profiles, Isostasy, Mountain Building Theories (Kober, Jeffreys, Joly, Holms, Wegener and plate tectonics).

 

15.00
Unit IV: 

Agents of Erosion and Deposition: Landforms of River Erosion and Deposition,    Landforms created by Seawaves, Wind; Desert and tropical landforms, process of Desertification, Karst and limestone topography.

Landscape development, reconstruction of landscape, cyclic (Davis, Penck, King) and non-cyclic (Hacks) development of Landscape.

15.00
Unit V: 

Concept of loading and unloading of lithosphere. Loading: Construction of volcanoes, Deposition of sediment, Rise in sea level, large lakes and reservoirs. Unloading: Erosion of mountains, Excavation of canyons and valleys, drying up of large water bodies, lowering of sea level.

 

References: 
  • Bloom, A. L. (2002). Geomorphology: A systematic analysis of late Cenozoic landforms.Prentice-Hall of India, New Delhi
  • Bloom, A. L. (2002). Geomorphology: A systematic analysis of late Cenozoic landforms.Prentice-Hall of India, New Delhi
  • Chorley, R. J., Schumm, S. A. and Sugden, D. E. (1984): Geomorphology, Methuen, London.
  • Chorley, R. J., Schumm, S. A. and Sugden, D. E. (1984): Geomorphology, Methuen, London.
  • Goudie, A. S. (2004) (Eds.). Encyclopedia of Geomorphology. Routledge, London.
  • Goudie, A. S. (2004) (Eds.). Encyclopedia of Geomorphology. Routledge, London.
  • Kale, V. S. and Gupta, A. (2001): Introduction to Geomorphology, Orient Longman, Calcutta.
  • Kale, V. S. and Gupta, A. (2001): Introduction to Geomorphology, Orient Longman, Calcutta.
  • Ollier, C (1981): Tectonics and Landforms, Longman Group Ltd.
  • Ollier, C (1981): Tectonics and Landforms, Longman Group Ltd.
  • Savindra Singh (2002): Geomorphology, Prayag Pustak Bhawan, Allahabad
  • Savindra Singh (2002): Geomorphology, Prayag Pustak Bhawan, Allahabad
  • Sparks, B.W (1972): Geomorphology, Longman Group Ltd.
  • Sparks, B.W (1972): Geomorphology, Longman Group Ltd.
  • Steers, J.A (1937): The Unstable Earth, Methuen and Co. Ltd. London
  • Steers, J.A (1937): The Unstable Earth, Methuen and Co. Ltd. London
  • Strahler, A.H and Strahler A.N (1992): Modern Physical Geography, John Wiley and Sons (Asia) Pvt. Ltd.
  • Strahler, A.H and Strahler A.N (1992): Modern Physical Geography, John Wiley and Sons(Asia) Pvt. Ltd.
  • Thornbury, W. D. (I960): Principles of Geomorphology, John Wiley and Sons, New York
  • Thornbury, W. D. (I960): Principles of Geomorphology, John Wiley and Sons, New York
  • Wooldridge, S.W. and Morgan, R.S. (1959): The Physical Basis of Geography- An Outline of Geomorphology. Longmans Green, London.
Academic Year: 
2016-2017