Physical Basis of Geography

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

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, Concept of Local Time, &Standard Time, Time Zone & International Date Line.

15.00

Zonning of the earths interior, Thermal state of the interior (recent view). Wegner’s Continental Drift Theory, Theory of Plate Tectonics Diastrophic Movements: Meaning of Folding and Faulting, Volcanism and Earthquake, Causes & Distribution of Earthquake in India Rocks

15.00

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

15.00

 Agents of Erosion and Deposition: Landforms of River Erosion and Deposition,  

 Landforms created by Seawaves, Landforms created by 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

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: 

1. Thornbury, W. D. (I960): Principles of Geomorphology, John Wiley and Sons, New York

2. Chorley, R. J., Schumm, S. A. and Sugden, D. E. (1984): Geomorphology, Methuen, London.

3. Ollier, C (1981): Tectonics and Landforms, Longman Group Ltd.

4. Sparks, B.W (1972): Geomorphology, Longman Group Ltd.

5. Strahler, A.H and Strahler A.N (1992): Modern Physical Geography, John Wiley and Sons

   (Asia) Pvt. Ltd.

6. Steers, J.A (1937): The Unstable Earth, Methuen and Co. Ltd. London

7. Kale, V. S. and Gupta, A. (2001): Introduction to Geomorphology, Orient Longman, Calcutta.

8. Savindra Singh (2002): Geomorphology, Prayag Pustak Bhawan, Allahabad

9. Bloom, A. L. (2002). Geomorphology: A systematic analysis of late Cenozoic landforms.

    Prentice-Hall of India, New Delhi

10. Goudie, A. S. (2004) (Eds.). Encyclopedia of Geomorphology. Routledge, London.

11. Wooldridge, S.W. and Morgan, R.S. (1959): The Physical Basis of     

      Geography- An Outline of Geomorphology. Longmans Green, London.

12. Thornbury, W. D. (I960): Principles of Geomorphology, John Wiley and Sons, New York

13. Chorley, R. J., Schumm, S. A. and Sugden, D. E. (1984): Geomorphology, Methuen, London.

14. Ollier, C (1981): Tectonics and Landforms, Longman Group Ltd.

15. Sparks, B.W (1972): Geomorphology, Longman Group Ltd.

16. Strahler, A.H and Strahler A.N (1992): Modern Physical Geography, John Wiley and Sons

     (Asia) Pvt. Ltd.

17. Steers, J.A (1937): The Unstable Earth, Methuen and Co. Ltd. London

18. Kale, V. S. and Gupta, A. (2001): Introduction to Geomorphology, Orient Longman, Calcutta.

19. Savindra Singh (2002): Geomorphology, Prayag Pustak Bhawan, Allahabad

20. Bloom, A. L. (2002). Geomorphology: A systematic analysis of late Cenozoic landforms.

      Prentice-Hall of India, New Delhi

21. Goudie, A. S. (2004) (Eds.). Encyclopedia of Geomorphology. Routledge, London.

Academic Year: 
2017-2018