Introducing Physical Geography
eBook - PDF

Introducing Physical Geography

  1. 661 pages
  2. English
  3. PDF
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - PDF

Introducing Physical Geography

About this book

The 6th edition of Introducing Physical Geography is known for its clear writing, distinctive photos and illustrations and a strong supplements program. The text continues its tradition as a great book to help non-science readers visualize and understand earth processes and learn the basic language of physical geography. The new edition features a strengthened "Eye on Global Change" coverage and coverage of the geographer's tool box.

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Key takeaways

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Insight 1

Apply geographic tools such as maps, GIS, and remote sensing to analyze Earth's physical systems and processes. Explain the fundamental principles governing Earth's energy balance and atmospheric dynamics.

Insight 2

Analyze the geological and geomorphic processes, including plate tectonics, weathering, and erosion by water, wind, and ice, that shape Earth's diverse landforms.

Insight 3

Evaluate the interconnections among global climates, terrestrial ecosystems, and soil characteristics, and assess the impacts of global change on these integrated physical environments.

Information

Publisher
Wiley
Year
2013
Print ISBN
9781118396209
eBook ISBN
9781118473252
Edition
6
Topic
Physical Sciences
Subtopic
Geography
Index
Geography

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title Page
  3. Copyright
  4. Preface
  5. Earth from Above: An Aerial Portrait of Our Planet
  6. Brief Contents
  7. Contents
  8. Introduction: Physical Geography and the Tools Geographers Use
  9. Chapter 1: The Earth as a Rotating Planet
  10. Chapter 2: The Earth's Global Energy Balance
  11. Chapter 3: Air Temperature
  12. Chapter 4: Atmospheric Moisture and Precipitation
  13. Chapter 5: Winds and Global Circulation
  14. Chapter 6: Weather Systems
  15. Chapter 7: Global Climates and Climate Change
  16. Chapter 8: Biogeographic Processes
  17. Chapter 9: Global Biogeography
  18. Chapter 10: Global Soils
  19. Chapter 11: Earth Materials and Plate Tectonics
  20. Chapter 12: Tectonic and Volcanic Landforms
  21. Chapter 13: Weathering and Mass Wasting
  22. Chapter 14: Freshwater of the Continents
  23. Chapter 15: Landforms Made by Running Water
  24. Chapter 16: Landforms Made by Waves and Wind
  25. Chapter 17: Glacial and Periglacial Landforms
  26. Appendix 1: Climate Definitions and Boundaries
  27. Appendix 2: Conversion Factors
  28. Appendix 3: Topographic Map Symbols
  29. Glossary
  30. Illustration Credits
  31. Index

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