Physical Geography and Natural Disasters by R. Adam Dastrup

Physical Geography and Natural Disasters by R. Adam Dastrup

This page provides an online book Physical Geography and Natural Disasters by R. Adam Dastrup that covers the following topics related to Geography : Introduction to Geographic Science, Universe and Solar System, Planet Earth, Tectonic Forces, Weathering, Erosion, and Deposition, Fresh Water Environments, Oceans and Coastal Environments, Atmosphere and Weather, Weather Systems and Severe Weather, Global Climates and Change.

Author(s): R. Adam Dastrup

NA Pages

Essentials of Geographic Information Systems

This book integrates key concepts behind the technology with practical concerns and real-world applications. Topics covered includes: Map Anatomy, Data, Information, and Where to Find Them, Data Models for GIS, Geospatial Data Management, Data Characteristics and Visualization, Geospatial Analysis : Vector Operations, Cartographic Principles, GIS Project Management.

Author(s): Jonathan Campbell and MIchael Shin

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Physical Geography by Dr. Joy Apiyo Obando and Dr. George Lukoye Makokha

This note introduces the basic concepts of Biogeography, mainly concerned with the factors that determine the distribution of living organisms and their impact on the environment. Topics covered includes: Climatic Elements and Their Global Distribution, Climatic Controls And Factors, Climatic Classification, Micro And Man-made Climates, Climate Change and Fluctuations, Science Of Biogeography, Ecosystem Concept, Patterns and Types Of Distribution Of Living Organisms, Vegetation Processes, World Vegetation Its Distribution and Classification, Soils.

Author(s): Dr. Joy Apiyo Obando and Dr. George Lukoye Makokha

106 Pages