Physical Geography
Science and Systems of the Human Environment
(Sprache: Englisch)
This physical geography book has a unique organization that focuses on systems and cycles. It emphasizes global change--one of the hottest areas in the discipline--and includes complete coverage of paraglacial phenomenon.
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This physical geography book has a unique organization that focuses on systems and cycles. It emphasizes global change--one of the hottest areas in the discipline--and includes complete coverage of paraglacial phenomenon.
Klappentext zu „Physical Geography “
Offering a fully integrated, systems-based approach to physical geography, the new Third Edition of Alan and Arthur Strahler s highly successful text incorporates relevant and recent developments in the field. The text s accurate and comprehensive coverage provides both the breadth and depth necessary to appreciate how humans are changing, and are changed by, the Earth. This edition has a new emphasis on global change, remote sensing, and tools in geography as "Interchapter Features" located after selected chapters.Accuracy: This text has been praised for its accuracy in conveying key physical geography concepts to the undergraduate students helping them to understand key concepts, which are crucial to further study in the discipline
Currency: This title includes the most up-to-date information available. With the growth of remote sensing, GIS, and other geographic techniques, currency in textbooks has become increasingly important
Outstanding art programme: The title includes a photographic and illustration programme that is second to none. These visuals are extremely important for helping students comprehend the key scientific concepts in physical geography
Critical thinking: The text provides the tools that students need to think critically and scientifically
Inhaltsverzeichnis zu „Physical Geography “
Part I: Introduction1: Introducing Physical Geography
2: Spheres, Scales, Systems, and Cycles
Part II: Weather and Climate Systems
3: The Earth as a Rotating Planet
4: The Global Energy System
5: Air Temperature and Air Temperature Cycles
6: Atmospheric Moisture and Precipitation
7: Winds and the Global Circulation System
8: Weather Systems
9: The Global Scope of Climate
10: Low-Latitude Climates
11: Midlatitude and High-Latitude Climates
Part III: Systems and Cycles of the Solid Earth
12: Earth Materials and the Cycle of Rock Change
13: The Lithosphere and the Tectonic System
14: Volcanic and Tectonic Landforms
Part IV: Systems of Landform Evolution
15: Weathering and Mass Wasting
16: The Cycling of Water on the Continents
17: Fluvial Processes and Landforms
18: Landforms and Rock Structure
19: The Work of Waves and Wind
20: Glacier Systems and the Ice Age
Part V: Systems and Cycles of Soils and the Biosphere
21: Soil Systems
22: Systems and Cycles of the Biosphere
23: Biogeographical Processes
24: Global Ecosystems
Appendix 1: The Canadian System of Soil Classification
Appendix 2: Climate Definitions and Boundaries
Problem Answers
Glossary
Photo Credits
Conversion Factors
Index Endpapers
Bibliographische Angaben
- Autor: Alan H. Strahler
- 2004, 3rd Edition, 816 Seiten, Maße: 22,3 x 28,2 cm, Gebunden, Englisch
- Verlag: Wiley & Sons
- ISBN-10: 0471480533
- ISBN-13: 9780471480532
Sprache:
Englisch
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