Physical geography : a landscape appreciation
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Physical geography : a landscape appreciation
Pearson Prentice Hall, c2008
9th ed
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Includes bibliographical references and index
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For introductory courses in Physical Geography or Atmospheric Resources.
Carrying forth Tom L. McKnight's 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 students. The Ninth Edition represents a thorough revision and significantly updated content - yet it maintains the time-proven approach first presented by McKnight more than two decades ago.
Table of Contents
1. Introduction to Earth
2. Portraying Earth
3. Introduction to the Atmosphere
4. Insolation and Temperature
5. Atmospheric Pressure and Wind
6. Atmospheric Moisture
7. Transient Atmospheric Flows and Disturbances
8. Climatic Zones and Types
9. The Hydrosphere
10. Cycles and Patterns in the Biosphere
11. Terrestrial Flora and Fauna
12. Soils
13. Introduction to Landform Study
14. The Internal Processes
15. Weathering and Mass Wasting
16. The Fluvial Processes
17. Solution Processes and Karst Topography
18. The Topography of Arid Lands
19. Glacial Modification of Terrain
20. Coastal Processes and Terrain
Appendix 1. The International System of Units (SI)
Appendix 2. U.S. Geological Survey Topographic Maps
Appendix 3. Meteorological Tables Appendix 4- The Weather Station Model
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