Physical Geography is an examinationoriented resource covering the major concepts and processes of physical geography for UPSC CSE and State PSC examinations. The contents progress from cosmology and the evolution of the Earth to the lithosphere, geomorphology, atmosphere, climate, oceans and seas, and water resources.

The book combines concept building with geographical processes, physical features, atmospheric systems, oceanic phenomena and related contemporary geographical applications. The contents also provide dedicated coverage of tectonics, volcanoes, earthquakes, rocks, landforms, winds, air masses, cyclones, hydrological processes, ocean currents, coral reefs and water resources.

KEY FEATURES:

❖ Full syllabusoriented coverage of Physical Geography.

❖ Stepbystep concept building from basic Earth systems to advanced physical processes.

❖ 10+ years of Previous Years’ Questions with answeroriented preparation.

❖ Maps and diagrambased learning for better geographical understanding.

❖ Coverage of Earth’s interior, tectonics, mountains, volcanoes, earthquakes, rocks and landforms.

❖ Dedicated treatment of atmospheric structure, temperature, pressure, winds, air masses and cyclones.

❖ Coverage of hydrological cycle, climate types, oceans, ocean movements, submarine relief and coral reefs.

CONTENTS

SECTION A: GENERAL GEOGRAPHY

1. Concepts Of Cosmology

2. Evolution Of The Universe

3. The Earth As Geosphere

4. Motions Of The Earth

SECTION B: GEOMORPHOLOGY

5. Interior Of The Earth

6. Latitudes & Longitudes

7. Tectonics

8. Tectonics And Landforms

9. Tectonic Hazards

10. Rocks

11. Geomorphic Movements

SECTION C: CLIMATOLOGY

12. Earth's Atmosphere

13. Temperature Distribution On The Earth

14. Pressure Systems Of The World

15. Wind Pattern Of The World

16. Air Masses

17. Temperate Cyclone

18. Tropical Cyclone

19. Hydrological Cycle

20. Submarine Relief Features

21. Ozone Layer

22. World Climate Types

SECTION D: OCEANOGRAPHY

23. Oceans And Seas

24. Ocean Heat

25. Ocean Movements

26. Oceans And Marine Biodiversity

27. Water Resources