Introducing Physical Geography
6. Edition August 2013
672 Pages, Softcover
Textbook
Short Description
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.
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 the Landscape" feature and updated data on climate change.
* Intro Pt 2: Tools of Physical Geography
* Chapter 1 The Earth as a Rotating Planet
* Chapter 2 The Earth's Global Energy Balance
* Chapter 3 Air Temperature
* Chapter 4 Atmospheric Moisture and Precipitation
* Chapter 5 Winds and the Global Circulation
* Chapter 6 Weather Systems
* Chapter 7 Global Climates
* Chapter 8 Biogeographic Processes
* Chapter 9 Global Biogeography
* Chapter 10 Global Soils
* Chapter 11 Earth from Inside Out
* Chapter 12 Plate Tectonics, Earthquakes, and Volcanoes
* Chapter 13 Weathering and Mass Wasting
* Chapter 14 Fresh Water of the Continents
* Chapter 15 Landforms Made by Running Water
* Chapter 16 Landforms Made by Waves and Wind
* Chapter 17 Glacial Landforms and the Ice Age
* App 1 Climate Definitions and Boundaries
* App 2 Conversion Factors
* App 3 Topographic Map Symbols
