Geomorphology is a science of the evolution, classification and mapping of the landforms. Evolution of the landforms depends on the geological time scale and not on the human time scale. Geomorphology significantly contributes in the development and management of the natural environment. On the basis of factual and functional aspects, geomorphological investigations could be of following types: 1. Physiognomic Geomorphology [...]
Vegetation is the sum total of plants growing in a particular area. It differs from flora which refers to the species content only. Vegetation is an integral part of the complex arid ecosystem. Vegetation comes into being as result of interaction of biotic and abiotic environmental factors. Broadly speaking, vegetation is a reflex of two major factors, i.e., climatic and [...]
This article throws light upon the 8 major types of soils of arid zone. The types are: 1. Sand Dunes 2. Light Brown Sandy Soils 3. Gravelly and Had Pan Soils 4. Brown Light Loams 5. Grey Brow Loams 6. Sierozems Sierozems with Dunes 7. Soils of Gahggar Flood Plain Bed Fine Alluvium 8. Saline Flood Plains with Dunes. Type [...]