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The changing geography of Africa

Includes bibliographical references (p. 228-233) and index The physical environment. Relief and rocks : evolution of the structure and relief; rock weathering; residual crusts and stripped landscapes; coastlines. Climate : atmospheric pressure, wind systems and the pattern of precipitation; tropical cyclones; evaporation; climatic variability. Lakes and rivers. Ecology. Biomes : tropical forest; tropical savanna; steppe and desert; high montane vegetation; north Africa's vegetation. Soils : arid zone soils; soils of subhumid and humid regions; plants as soil indicators; soils and topography. F…