Physical Geography A Landscape Appreciation

Name: Physical Geography A Landscape Appreciation
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ISBN: 9780132239011

ISBN-10: 0132239019

ISBN-13: 9780132239011

Edition: 9th 2008 (Revised)

Authors: Tom L. McKnight, Darrel Hess

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Carrying forthTom L. McKnights well-known thematic focus on landscape appreciation, this best-seller fosters a solid understanding of Earth and its physical geography. Its clear, user-friendly writing style, superior art program, and abundant pedagogy appeal to a wide variety of readers.Updates and expands coverage of global environmental change, including a new section on measuring and understanding climate change. Expands section on human alteration of the atmosphere, including ozone depletion and air pollution. Expands sections on tsunamis and human modification of shorelines.A useful reference for anyone interested in physical geography.

Book details

List price: $132.40
Edition: 9th
Copyright year: 2008
Publisher: Prentice Hall PTR
Publication date: 2/26/2007
Binding: Mixed Media
Pages: 720
Size: 8.25" wide x 11.00" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 3.542
Language: English




Introduction to Earth



Portraying Earth



Introduction to the Atmosphere



Insolation and Temperature



Atmospheric Pressure and Wind



Atmospheric Moisture



Transient Atmospheric Flows and Disturbances



Climatic Zones and Types



The Hydrosphere



Cycles and Patterns in the Biosphere



Terrestrial Flora and Fauna



Soils



Introduction to Landform Study



The Internal Processes



Weathering and Mass Wasting



The Fluvial Processes



Solution Processes and Karst Topography



The Topography of Arid Lands



Glacial Modification of Terrain



Coastal Processes and Terrain



The International System of Units (SI)



U.S. Geological Survey Topographic Maps



Meteorological Tables



The Weather Station Model