Geosystems : an introduction to physical geography
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Geosystems : an introduction to physical geography
Pearson Prentice Hall, c2006
6th ed
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Geosystems 6/e is written for students, designed to teach the science of physical geography in an interesting, and engaging style Christopherson's approach communicates modern physical geography through its systems organization, currency, student-friendly writing, and an outstanding multimedia graphics program.
Table of Contents
1. Essentials of Geography.
I. THE ENERGY-ATMOSPHERE SYSTEM.
2. Solar Energy to Earth and the Seasons.
3. Earth's Modern Atmosphere.
4. Atmosphere and Surface Energy Balances.
5. Global Temperatures.
6. Atmospheric and Oceanic Circulations.
II. THE WATER, WEATHER, AND CLIMATE SYSTEMS.
7. Water and Atmospheric Moisture.
8. Weather.
9. Water Resources.
10. Global Climate Systems.
III. THE EARTH-ATMOSPHERIC INTERFACE.
11. The Dynamic Planet.
12. Tectonics, Earthquakes, and Volcanism.
13. Weathering, Karst Landscapes, and Mass Movement.
14. River Systems and Landforms.
15. Eolian Processes and Arid Landscapes.
16. The Oceans, Coastal Processes, and Landforms.
17. Glacial and Periglacial Processes and Landforms.
IV. SOILS, ECOSYSTEMS, AND BIOMES.
18. The Geography of Soils.
19. Ecosystem Essentials.
20. Terrestrial Biomes.
21. Earth and the Human Denominator.
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