[PDF] Desert Landscapes And Landforms Of Iran eBook

Author : Mehran Maghsoudi
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 204 pages
File Size : 12,83 MB
Release : 2020-09-29
Category : Science
ISBN : 3030589129

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This book offers a unique and highly illustrated overview of the desert geomorphology of Iran. It describes the different landscapes and landforms of desert areas such as ergs and badlands offering a comprehensive insight into typical fluvial and eolian forms such as playas, alluvial fans, yardangs, salt domes, dunes, hoodoos and many more. The monograph elaborates the interaction of humans with the landscapes and discusses ongoing developments in geotourism, natural heritage sites as well as the potential for geoparks. Desert Landscapes and Landforms of Iran contains many photographs, satellite images, high-resolution aerial photos, maps, charts and tables which build a nice framework for the assessment of the different geomorphological features. It constitutes a comprehensive introduction for researchers and students of many disciplines in the fields of geography, geosciences, tourism and leisure studies, environmental sciences and landscape planning interested in typical physical characteristics of desert landscapes.

Author : Andrew Goudie
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 46,42 MB
Release : 2023-01-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 3031151798

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This book presents an introduction to desert landscapes—primarily landforms that are natural and man-made. It is based around the presentation of a series of beautiful and informative annotated Google Earth images. These are accompanied by text that describes the feature(s) concerned, their location, and their origin. There are also, in some cases, ground images taken by the author.

Author : Vasilii Vladimirovich Barthold
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 309 pages
File Size : 39,64 MB
Release : 2014-07-14
Category : Reference
ISBN : 1400853222

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This volume is a compendium of the rich archeological and literary evidence on the Iranian world in its larger sense, comprising part of what is now Soviet Central Asia and Afghanistan as well as Iran proper. Originally published in 1984. The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-demand technology to again make available previously out-of-print books from the distinguished backlist of Princeton University Press. These editions preserve the original texts of these important books while presenting them in durable paperback and hardcover editions. The goal of the Princeton Legacy Library is to vastly increase access to the rich scholarly heritage found in the thousands of books published by Princeton University Press since its founding in 1905.

Author : A. D. Abrahams
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 1021 pages
File Size : 48,81 MB
Release : 2013-04-17
Category : Science
ISBN : 9401582548

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Over the last twenty years there has been a major expansion of knowledge in the field of landforms and landforming processes of deserts. This advanced-level book provides a benchmark for the current state of science, and is written by an international team of authors who are acknowledged experts in their fields.

Author : Disha Experts
Publisher : Disha Publications
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 49,48 MB
Release : 2019-04-01
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The thouroughly Revised & Updated 2nd Edition of the book '1900+ MCQs with Explanatory Notes For GEOGRAPHY, ECOLOGY & ENVIRONMENT' has been divided into 6 chapters which have been further divided into 28 Topics containing 1900+ “Multiple Choice Questions” for Quick Revision and Practice. The Unique Selling Proposition of the book is the explanation to each and every question which provides additional info to the students on the subject of the questions and correct reasoning wherever required. The questions have been selected on the basis of the various types of questions being asked in the various exams.

Author : Ian Whittaker
Publisher : Hodder Education
Page : 1620 pages
File Size : 41,41 MB
Release : 2021-05-28
Category : Science
ISBN : 1398312274

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Cramming all new-case studies and 100s of new questions into one book, this new edition of our AQA A-level Geography student book will capture imaginations as it travels around the globe. This book has been written by our expert author team and structured to provide support for learners of all abilities. The book includes: · Activities and regular review questions to reinforce geographical knowledge and build up core geographical skills · Clear explanations to help students to grapple with tricky geographical concepts and grasp links between topics · Case studies from around the world to vividly demonstrate geographical theory in action · Exciting fieldwork projects that meet the fieldwork and investigation requirements · The most up-to-date theory of plate tectonics This student book is supported by digital resources on our new digital platform Boost, providing a seamless online and offline teaching experience.

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Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 3542 pages
File Size : 23,96 MB
Release : 2020-06-26
Category : Science
ISBN : 0128160977

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Encyclopedia of the World’s Biomes is a unique, five volume reference that provides a global synthesis of biomes, including the latest science. All of the book's chapters follow a common thematic order that spans biodiversity importance, principal anthropogenic stressors and trends, changing climatic conditions, and conservation strategies for maintaining biomes in an increasingly human-dominated world. This work is a one-stop shop that gives users access to up-to-date, informative articles that go deeper in content than any currently available publication. Offers students and researchers a one-stop shop for information currently only available in scattered or non-technical sources Authored and edited by top scientists in the field Concisely written to guide the reader though the topic Includes meaningful illustrations and suggests further reading for those needing more specific information

Author : A.J. Gerrard
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 45,4 MB
Release : 1992-10-31
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0412441802

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Soil geomorphology is the accurate assessment of the genetic relationship of soils and landforms, which is possible only if their interdependence is recognized. This book provides an integration of geomorphology and pedology. Students and scientists in many disciplines should find this book highly relevant to their interests.