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Introducing Physical Geography

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ISBN-10: 1118396200

ISBN-13: 9781118396209

Edition: 6th 2013

Authors: Alan H. Strahler

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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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Book details

List price: $176.95
Edition: 6th
Copyright year: 2013
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Limited
Publication date: 8/16/2013
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 672
Size: 9.10" wide x 10.60" long x 1.20" tall
Weight: 3.498
Language: English

Intro Pt 1: Introducing Physical Geography
Intro Pt 2: Tools of Physical Geography
The Earth as a Rotating Planet
The Earth's Global Energy Balance
Air Temperature
Atmospheric Moisture and Precipitation
Winds and the Global Circulation
Weather Systems
Global Climates
Biogeographic Processes
Global Biogeography
Global Soils
Earth from Inside Out
Plate Tectonics, Earthquakes, and Volcanoes
Weathering and Mass Wasting
Fresh Water of the Continents
Landforms Made by Running Water
Landforms Made by Waves and Wind
Glacial Landforms and the Ice Age
Climate Definitions and Boundaries
Conversion Factors
Topographic Map Symbols