Assessment of Eco-geomorphological potential of Mongolia

Abstract

The eco-geomorphological analysis includes the impact assessment of relief under various ecosystem conditions in as much relief has various ecological roles, both direct and indirect. Rising elevation above sea level is mostly influenced by climate indirectly leading to reduced air pressure, oxygen deficiency, reduction of air temperature, excessive solar radiation, and creation of strong wind. The depth of relief dissection of the bumpy surface of mountainous areas created by floods and mudflows, and the depth of the bumpy surface increases energy consumption and poses risks during mountain climbing, and also has negative economic implications if economic activities are undertaken in such terrain. On the other hand, mountainous landscapes have a specific impact on human well-being and also have considerable potential for promoting tourism. Although, in the steppe environment, relief dissection increases the unique features of the landscape and increases the potential of tourism in other respects, however, it is assessed negatively to a large extent. The nature of corelationship between and the interdependence of the terrestrial surface and population, terrestrial surface and livestock, terrestrial surface and agriculture, which are significant in the study into the inter-relationship between environment and human society, was assessed and determined , and the relevant conclusion was drawn.

Console-Based Mapping of Mongolia Using GMT Cartographic Scripting Toolset for Processing TerraClimate Data

“…For instance, grazing intensity and active cattle heading may be the cause of degradation of rangelands in the mountain steppes of Mongolia [21,43,44]. In turn, modified ecosystems affect regional biodiversity and productivity, which well illustrates the sensitivity of the environment to both climate and anthropogenic forces, as reflected in papers on ecological significance [45][46][47]. The interconnectivity between the climate, environmental and social factors, as briefly described above, well illustrates the effects of the climate fluctuations on the ecological system in Mongolia.…”