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 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.
This little book represents an attempt to develop a working knowledge of
some of the principles of geography through the problem method of attack. Topics
covered includes: The Earth As A Whole, Divisions Of The Earth's Surface: Land
And Sea, The Surface Of The Land: Topography, Hydrography, The Atmosphere,
Climatic Types And Their Correlatives, Distribution Of Vegetation, Distribution
Of Animals and Distribution Of Man.