| Description |
1 online resource (234 pages) |
| Series |
Geography of the Physical Environment |
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Geography of the physical environment.
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| Contents |
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 |
| Summary |
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 students of geography and related fields and can serve as a guide for field trips to Mongolia or basic literature for research projects |
| Notes |
Includes index |
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Online resource; title from PDF title page (SpringerLink, viewed May 13, 2021) |
| Subject |
Physical geography -- Mongolia
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Geography
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Physical geography
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| SUBJECT |
Mongolia -- Geography
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| Subject |
Mongolia
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Yembuu, Batchuluun, editor
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| ISBN |
9783030614348 |
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3030614344 |
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