Physical Geography of Mongolia

Inbunden, Engelska, 2021

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Beskrivning

This book gives the most detailed and comprehensive physico-geographical overview of the very unique country of Mongolia. The country offers diverse geographical features and natural landscapes combined with a long history. This book offers integrated and systematical research on the geophysical characteristics of Mongolia with an academic orientation. It provides the readers with general knowledge of the physical geography of Mongolia as well as new results of the latest research. The volume consists of 11 chapters, each written by field experts, with contributions from scientific researchers from Mongolia.The topics covered: geological and geomorphological characteristics and processes, landscapes and landforms, climate and climate change, hydrology, glaciers and permafrost, soils, environmental changes, biodiversity and many other aspects of physical geography in Mongolia.The book appeals to researchers and studentsof geography and related fields and can serve as a guide for field trips to Mongolia or basic literature for research projects.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2021-05-05
Mått:178 x 254 x 18 mm
Vikt:710 g
Format:Inbunden
Språk:Engelska
Serie:Geography of the Physical Environment
Antal sidor:218
Förlag:Springer Nature Switzerland AG
ISBN:9783030614331

Utforska kategorier

Geografi inom Naturvetenskap och teknik

Mer om författaren

Professor Dr. Batchuluun Yembuu is a Professor of Geography at the Mongolian National University of Education in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. For over a decade she was the Director of the National Centre for Non formal and Distance Education. As a teacher, trainer and lecturer, she is currently involved in research activities related to geography education and learning, curriculum and textbook development.Batchuluun Yembuu’s research interests focus on the Physical Geography, Earth science, Geography education, Education for Sustainable Development, Climate change and Water education. She has contributed to many publications in international journals and several books, both in the Mongolian and in the English language.

Innehållsförteckning

1. General Characteristics of Geography Of Mongolia.- 2. Historical Geography: Administrative Division and Research in Physical Geography of Mongolia.- 3. The Relief And Geomorphological Characteristics of Mongolia.- 4. Climate and Climate Change of Mongolia.- 5. Hydrography of Mongolia.- 6. Glacier of Mongolia.- 7. Permafrost in Mongolia.- 8. Soil of Mongolia.- 9. Biogeographical Characteristics of Mongolia.- 10. Division of the Physiographic and Natural Regions in Mongolia.- 11. Land Use and Nature Conservation in Mongolia.