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geography [n.]
1. the study of the physical features of the earth and of human activity as it relates to these. 2. the relative arrangement of places and physical features. DERIVATIVES geographer, noun.
This page looks at topics A to L including areas such as Cooperative Research Centres, Biogeography, GIS & GPS, Geomorphology and links to a variety of general Geography sites.
The Second Page looks at topics beginning M to Z including areas such as Physical Geography, Quaternary Environments, Society & Environment [multiple sections], Urban Geography and a range of Tutorials.
Information is aimed at undergraduate level and is listed in alphabetical groupings. Some information may be useful at a higher level.
Be aware some units/topics have different titles at different universities, even though content may be the same or similar. Australian information is supplied wherever possible.
Additional unit material will be included as time permits.
If you are aware of any worthwhile information which is not included, suggestions for additions are welcome.
A - F
Australian Cooperative Research Centres
Those listed relate to Geography.
- Antarctic Climate and Ecosystems
‘Our research focuses on projecting future changes in sea level, understanding the ocean’s processing of greenhouse gases and managing marine ecosystems’. - Bushfires
‘Research projects that collectively aim to enhance the management of the bushfire risk to the community in an economically and ecologically sustainable way’. - Desert Knowledge
‘Research and brokerage institution that links researchers with 28 partners. The DKCRC focuses these research efforts on creating useful outcomes with commercial application for desert people, communities and our partners’. Check Education directory. - eWater
‘Technologies and knowledge will enhance the ability of industry to make water management decisions that are cost-effective, transparent, and scientifically defendable’. Catchment Hydrology, a previous sites for eWater is archived here. - Invasive Animals
Runs land and water based programs linked to a variety of invasive creatures. Wworth visiting for the detail provided. - Irrigation Futures
‘Facilitate cooperative research and training networks and programs which continuously improve irrigation policy, tools, practices and processes to double irrigation water use productivity, improve profitability and protect and enhance landscapes and the environment’. - Sustainable Tourism
‘Development and management of intellectual property to deliver innovation to business, community, and government enhancing environmental, economic and social sustainability of tourism’. - Tropical Savannas
‘Research on the region’s plants and animals and land-management issues such as sustainable industries, fire, weeds, water, vegetation and climate’. - Water Quality and Treatment
‘Provides a national strategic research capacity for the Australian water industry. We focus on issues relating to water quality management and health risk reduction’. - Cooperative Research Centres
Information on the Australian program and a listing of all CRCs at present [including links], is found here.
Biogeography
- Basic Concepts for Sustainable Development
Human Ecology. Online Text, diagrams. - Biogeography
History, Palaeobiogeography, classification, related areas, notes, references, links. From Wikipedia. - Biogeography Resources
The International Biogeography Society. Listed under 6 major headings and to journals and other publications. Several sections.
Biomes
- Other Biome Links
Check here for further links on Biomes. - A Short Introduction to Terrestrial Biomes
- Biome Web Links
Annotated listing of biome sites, specific and general. Doner via a high school library. - Characteristics of Bioclimatic Zones
Brief introduction. Use the menu for information about specific zones, from tropics to tundra. - MBGnet
‘Biomes of the world, Freshwater Ecosystems and Marine Ecosystems cover 12 areas in all’. Missouri Botanical Garden. Good basic level.
- Chrono-Biographical Sketches
Some Biogeographers, Evolutionists and Ecologists. ‘Each name is linked to a corresponding capsule chrono-biographical sketch of that individual. There are many persons on the list who are better known as climatologists, zoologists, botanists, ecologists, oceanographers, palaeontologists, etc. - in other words, who made their main reputations in cognate disciplines’. - Early Classics in Biogeography, Distribution, and Diversity Studies
To 1950. ‘A bibliography and full-text archive designed as a service to advanced students and researchers engaged in work in biogeography, biodiversity and related studies’. - Early Classics in Biogeography, Distribution, and Diversity Studies
1951 to 1975. Companion to the link above. - Global Ecology and Biogeography
Journal. Tables of Contents, abstracts are available as are several Free articles. Others by subscription or institutional access. - Journal of Biogeography
‘Papers dealing with all aspects of spatial, ecological and historical biogeography are considered’. Tables of Contents, abstracts are available as are several Free articles. Others by subscription or institutional access. - Some Basic Ecological Concepts
Short article covering the essentials.
G - L
General Sites
Includes resource sites as well as the broader Geography area.
- Geography World
Extensive list of directories from Africa to World Geography and beyond. More directed at secondary level, but still worth visiting for the information available. Multiple awards. - Geo-Guide
‘Subject gateway to scholarly relevant websites in earth sciences, geography and mining. Part of the Virtual Library Earth Sciences, Geography and Mining GEO-LEO’. University of Göttingen. Search by subject or source type. - Geography Sites on the Web
A listing of sites under a series of heading. Compiled by Virginia Tech. - Geosource
12 major areas, often with vast listings of links [4 500+]. ‘Web resources for human geography, physical geography, planning, geoscience and environmental science’. University of Utrecht [Holland].
Highly Recommended ! - Global Change Master Directory [NASA]
‘More than 20 000 descriptions of Earth science data sets and services covering all aspects of Earth and environmental sciences. Use the search box or select from the keywords to search’. 16 directories. - Internet Resources for Geography
University of Delaware. Collated in directories. - The Virtual Geography Department
Major topics from Cartography to World Regional Geography. Each has links to courses [Active Learning Modules] in that area, with most, if not all, material included for each course. For example, Earth’s Environment and Society has 5 courses included. - World Lecture Hall - Geography
‘Links to pages created by faculty worldwide who are using the Web to deliver course materials in any language’. Select Geography from the area listings.
Geographic Information Systems [GIS]
Information on the system and its use within the geographic framework, e.g. with hazards.
- Geographic Information Systems [ESRI]
Introduction, information for specific groups accessed from the top, left menu. - Geographic Information Systems [GIS]
USGS. Introduction, Publications - articles, Fact Sheets, abstracts, more, Web Services and more. - Geographic Information Systems Poster
Information and graphics that answer the question What is GIS ?. Double sided poster format from the USGS. Quality information including how it works, history, applications, display techniques, more. - Geography and GIS Related Sites
Electronic Resources for Geography Webpages; Remote Sensing; Speciality Sites; Cartography; Geography Sites; Maps; K--12 Geography Sites; Atlases; Historical Maps; Gazetteers, Dictionaries & Data Bases; Geographic Information Systems; Advanced Placement Geography ; Associations, Societies, and Foundations. - GInfoServer
Directories covering 4 major divisions and 20 sub-directories for software, FAQs, tutorials, journals. - GIS Data Sets
Scroll down to Internet Resources. Extensive listing of available data sets. While many are US based, there are also UN developed sets covering the world.
Global Positioning System [GPS]
- GPS Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to questions, links to other information relating to GPS, glossary, tutorial, advisory information. acronyms, abbreviations, more. - The GPS Primer
‘Take the mystery out of using a GPS. We explain how it works and how to make it work for you in easy, straightforward terms’. Terms, how it works, basic skills, pitfalls, tutorial, links.
- Internet Sources of Information About GIS
Annotated links collated and maintained by McMaster University in the US. - Project EPIC : Natural Hazards
‘Empowering the Public with Information in Crisis’. A special issue of a journal with a range of articles on this aspect, each available in PDF format. GIS plus other applications covered. - The GIS Data Depot
‘Data from this site requires users to be proficient in GIS and may require access to GIS software. Numerous data holdings are available for Free download, otherwise data can be downloaded via our Premium option or written to CD-ROM’.
Geomorphology
- Earth Surface Processes and Landforms
‘Journal for research papers on all aspects of geomorphology’. Articles in PDF format once a subscriber or through a participating institution. Abstracts available. - Fluvial Geomorphology Module
State University of New York. Several sections describe how the site is set up. Other sections provide more value. - Geomorphology
History, processes, taxonomy, references, links. From Wikipedia. - Geomorphology [Journal]
Sample issue available, read abstracts, purchase full copies of articles in PDF format. Archive of previous issues. - Geomorphology From Space
‘The core of this book is a gallery of space imagery consisting of 237 plates, each treating a geographic region where a particular landform theme is exemplified. Commentary, photographs, locator maps, and sometimes a geologic map accompany each plate’. - Images Illustrating Principles of Geomorphology
Part of the larger Geo-Images Project which covers a range of geographical topics. - Karst Link Page
Information through links under regional headings. - Teaching Geomorphology in the 21st Century
‘We have provided links to a growing collection of activities and assignments, internet and computer resources, presentations from the summer 2008 workshop on teaching geomorphology, and lots of creative ideas for teaching geomorphology’. From Carleton College, US. Has links to similar pages for teaching other aspects of the Geology field. - The Virtual Geomorphology
Each section of the book has information about one aspect of morphology and may be created by a different individual. - The Scientific Nature of Geomorphology
PDF book of 18 chapters, each by different authors, collated through an American University.