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240 10 a| Physische Geographie Afrikas.l| English;

245 10 a| Physical geography of Africa /c| Roland Baumhauer.;

264 1 a| Berlin, Germany :b| Springer,c| [2025];

300 a| xi, 187 pages :b| color illustrations, color maps ;c| 26 cm.;

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490 1 a| Geography of the physical environment;

520 a| Africa, with an area of over 30 million square kilometers, is the second-largest continent, accounting for about 20 percent of the Earth's total land area. It offers unparalleled insights into some of the planet's oldest geological strata, is home to the world's largest desert, and is immensely rich in mineral resources. These are just a few of the facts we commonly associate with Africa's physical geography. But the continent deserves a closer look--Africa is closer to us and far more important than many might think. This book provides a comprehensive overview of the physical geography of Africa. It focuses on the integrated analysis of the continent's geology, geomorphology, climate, hydrology, soils, and vegetation geography. Additional excursions examine the impact of major environmental challenges related to human activity - such as soil erosion, desertification, and climate change - and also explain key geoscientific terms. Rich color photographs and engaging cartography support and enhance understanding. The book serves a dual purpose: it offers the interested reader a concise introduction to Africa's physical geography while also functioning as a structured reference work. It will be of enduring value to students and scholars of African physical geography and anyone interested in Africa's environment and environmental change - including staff of development organizations and development professionals seeking reliable background information on the continent's natural conditions.;

504 a| Includes bibliographical references and index.;

505 0 a| The natural environments of the continent -- The major regions of the continent -- Geological structure and development -- First-order landforms -- Climate : a first-order factor in the physical geography of Africa -- The water resources -- Soils, soil erosion, and desertification -- Biogeography -- Climate variability and the effects on contemporary climate change.;

546 a| Translated from German.;

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Physical geography of Africa / Roland Baumhauer.

Author/creator	Baumhauer, Roland author.
Format	Book
Publication	Berlin, Germany : Springer, [2025]
Copyright Date	©2025
Description	xi, 187 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 26 cm.
Subjects	Physical geography--Africa.

Uniform title	Physische Geographie Afrikas. English
Series	Geography of the physical environment Geography of the physical environment.
Contents	The natural environments of the continent -- The major regions of the continent -- Geological structure and development -- First-order landforms -- Climate : a first-order factor in the physical geography of Africa -- The water resources -- Soils, soil erosion, and desertification -- Biogeography -- Climate variability and the effects on contemporary climate change.
Abstract	Africa, with an area of over 30 million square kilometers, is the second-largest continent, accounting for about 20 percent of the Earth's total land area. It offers unparalleled insights into some of the planet's oldest geological strata, is home to the world's largest desert, and is immensely rich in mineral resources. These are just a few of the facts we commonly associate with Africa's physical geography. But the continent deserves a closer look--Africa is closer to us and far more important than many might think. This book provides a comprehensive overview of the physical geography of Africa. It focuses on the integrated analysis of the continent's geology, geomorphology, climate, hydrology, soils, and vegetation geography. Additional excursions examine the impact of major environmental challenges related to human activity - such as soil erosion, desertification, and climate change - and also explain key geoscientific terms. Rich color photographs and engaging cartography support and enhance understanding. The book serves a dual purpose: it offers the interested reader a concise introduction to Africa's physical geography while also functioning as a structured reference work. It will be of enduring value to students and scholars of African physical geography and anyone interested in Africa's environment and environmental change - including staff of development organizations and development professionals seeking reliable background information on the continent's natural conditions.
Bibliography note	Includes bibliographical references and index.
Language	Translated from German.
ISBN	9783662714058
ISBN	3662714051

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