Geomorphology -(QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GUIDE)

Description

Geomorphology – , By – Piyush Arora, ISBN Code – 978-81-89770-98-3

Chapters

1. Geomorphology : Meaning, Definition, Scope, Evolution

of Geomorphological Thoughts and Approaches

2. Fundamental Concepts in Geomorphology
3. Interior of the Earth
4. Continental Drift Theory of Wegener
5. Plate Tectonics
6. Theory of Isostasy
7. Earth’s Movement Epeirogenetic and Orogenetic Move-

ments Crustal Formation and Deformation Process

8. Mountain Building Theories of Kober and Holmes
9. Volcanoes and Vulcanicity
10. Earthquakes and Seismology
11. Weathering and Massmovement
12. Normal Cycle of Erosion, Rejuvenation, Multi Cyclic and

Poly Cyclic Landscapes

13. Geomorphic Models of Landscape Development
14. Denudation Chronology, Erosion Surfaces, Peneplain and

Pediplain

15. Fluvial Geomorphology
16. Glacial Geomorphology
17. Aeolian Landforms
18. Karst Geomorphology
19. Sea Waves or Marine Process and Landforms
20. Drainage Systems and Drainage Patterns
21. Morphometry
22. Slope Analysis

23.Regional Geomorphology

24. Applied Geomorphology

l Short Answer Questions

          l  Objective Questions