Introducing Physical Geography

Name: Introducing Physical Geography
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ISBN: 9780470134863

ISBN-10: 0470134860

ISBN-13: 9780470134863

Edition: 5th 2011

Authors: Alan H. Strahler

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With its unsurpassed accuracy and coverage, Geographers prefer Introducing Physical Geography. The fifth edition engages them in activities that demonstrate the science that serves as the basis of the discipline. New developments in environmental studies and geographic information systems are included. Expanded coverage is also placed on global change as well as the recent phenomena. Environmental engineers will be able to apply their new insights to make informed decisions about a variety of highly relevant environmental topics.

Book details

List price: $174.95
Edition: 5th
Copyright year: 2011
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated
Publication date: 3/1/2010
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 656
Size: 8.50" wide x 10.00" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 2.596
Language: English




Introducing Physical Geography



Tools of Physical Geography



The Earth as a Rotating Planet



The Eart'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 Materials and Plate Tectonics



Volcanic and Tectonic Landforms



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


Glossary


Photo Credits


Index