Visualizing Physical Geography
eBook - PDF

Visualizing Physical Geography

  1. 624 pages
  2. English
  3. PDF
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - PDF

Visualizing Physical Geography

About this book

Visualizing Physical Geography employs uniquely designed visual pedgagogy to help students acquire the skills they need to become better learners.The 2nd edition has refined and expanded the visuals using insights from research on student outcomes. The Visualizing approach uses a variety of research-based visuals to engage students so they become active participants in the learning process. Visualizing Physical Geography immerses students in course material through visuals (both in print and rich multimedia resources) while organizing complex processes and related course information into easily digestible segments. Visualizing Physical Geography is a comprehensive, modern book for today's physical geography course. With current examples, thorough coverage of geographers tools and technology, and a visual design that is accessible without sacrificing content, it is a title that will appeal to a broad range of instructors. The narrative and concepts are tightly linked to visual elements, including practical examples that highlight the relevance of the concepts. Maps are integrated throughout to help reveal patterns or trends. Divergent views and critical thinking are emphasized. Photographs and other visuals are also included to reinforce the concepts.

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Information

Publisher
Wiley
Year
2012
Print ISBN
9780470626153
eBook ISBN
9781118213599
Edition
2
Subtopic
Geography

Table of contents

  1. Copyright
  2. Preface
  3. Contents in Brief
  4. Contents
  5. Process Diagrams
  6. Geography Insight Features
  7. Science Tools
  8. 1: Discovering the Earth’s Dimensions
  9. 2: The Earth’s Global Energy Balance
  10. 3: Air Temperature
  11. 4: Atmospheric Moisture and Precipitation
  12. 5: Global Atmospheric and Oceanic Circulation
  13. 6: Weather Systems
  14. 7: Global Climates and Climate Change
  15. 8: The Earth from the Inside Out
  16. 9: Plate Tectonics, Earthquakes, and Volcanoes
  17. 10: Weathering and Mass Wasting
  18. 11: Fresh Water of the Continents
  19. 12: Landforms Made by Running Water
  20. 13: Landforms Made by Wind and Waves
  21. 14: Glacial and Periglacial Landforms
  22. 15: Global Soils
  23. 16: Biogeographic Processes
  24. 17: Global Biogeography
  25. Appendix
  26. Glossary
  27. Photo Credits
  28. Line Art Credits
  29. Index