UID:
almahu_9949070905302882
Format:
XXII, 218 p. 122 illus., 113 illus. in color.
,
online resource.
Edition:
1st ed. 2021.
ISBN:
9783030614348
Series Statement:
Geography of the Physical Environment,
Content:
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.
Note:
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.
In:
Springer Nature eBook
Additional Edition:
Printed edition: ISBN 9783030614331
Additional Edition:
Printed edition: ISBN 9783030614355
Additional Edition:
Printed edition: ISBN 9783030614362
Language:
English
DOI:
10.1007/978-3-030-61434-8
URL:
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-61434-8
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