CONTENTS
UNIT I : GEOGRAPHY AS A DISCIPLINE 1-12
1. Geography as a Discipline 2
UNIT II : THE EARTH 13-38
2. The Origin and Evolution of the Earth 14
3. Interior of the Earth 21
4. Distribution of Oceans and Continents 30
UNIT III : LANDFORMS 39-74
5. Minerals and Rocks 40
6. Geomorphic Processes 45
7. Landforms and their Evolution 58
UNIT IV : CLIMATE 75-110
8. Composition and Structure of Atmosphere 76
9. Solar Radiation, Heat Balance and Temperature 79
10. Atmospheric Circulation and Weather Systems 88
11. Water in the Atmosphere 98
12. World Climate and Climate Change 103
UNIT V : WATER (OCEANS) 111-125
13. Water (Oceans) 112
14. Movements of Ocean Water 120
UNIT VI : LIFE ON THE EARTH 126-140
15. Life on the Earth 127
16. Biodiversity and Conservation 135
GLOSSARY 141-144
