Physical Geography by Dr. Joy Apiyo Obando and Dr. George Lukoye Makokha
Physical Geography by Dr. Joy Apiyo Obando and Dr. George Lukoye Makokha
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
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.
This note explores
the different aspects of the natural environment, including the atmosphere and
hydrosphere, lithosphere and biosphere and emphasizes the fundamental
relationships between these spheres.
This note covers the following
topics: Maps and mapmaking, Landforms, Map projections, Climate, Primary
economic activity, Population, Urbanization and suburbanization, Geopolitics,
Tertiary economic activity, Air pollution, Natural hazards, Climate change,
mapping technology, Water resources.