Elemental Geosystems
4th Edition
Published on 19. June 2003
Book
Mixed media product
608 pages
978-0-13-101553-1 (ISBN)
Description
For Introductory courses in Physical Geography.
Offering a briefer treatment of the elements of physical geography without sacrificing scientific content, Elemental Geosystems features a distinctive integration of human-Earth relationships, an applied flavor, and scientific correctness. Drawing on the readability, superior graphics, cartography, and scientific accuracy of its companion text, Geosystems: An Introduction to Physical Geography, Fifth Edition, Elemental Geosystems, Fourth Edition is written, organized, and illustrated to give students an accessible, systematic, and visually appealing start in physical geography.
Offering a briefer treatment of the elements of physical geography without sacrificing scientific content, Elemental Geosystems features a distinctive integration of human-Earth relationships, an applied flavor, and scientific correctness. Drawing on the readability, superior graphics, cartography, and scientific accuracy of its companion text, Geosystems: An Introduction to Physical Geography, Fifth Edition, Elemental Geosystems, Fourth Edition is written, organized, and illustrated to give students an accessible, systematic, and visually appealing start in physical geography.
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Edition
4th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Pearson Education (US)
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 276 mm
Width: 210 mm
Thickness: 18 mm
Weight
1211 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-13-101553-1 (9780131015531)
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Content
1. Foundations of Geography.
THE ENERGY-ATMOSPHERE SYSTEM.
2. Solar Energy, Seasons, and the Atmosphere.
3. Atmospheric Energy and Global Temperatures.
4. Atmospheric and Oceanic Circulations.
WATER, WEATHER, AND CLIMATE SYSTEMS.
5. Atmospheric Water and Weather.
6. Global Climate Systems.
7. Water Resources.
EARTH'S CHANGING LANDSCAPE SYSTEMS.
8. The Dynamic Planet.
9. Earthquakes and Volcanoes.
10. Weathering, Karst Landscapes, and Mass Movement.
11. River Systems and Landforms.
12. Wind Processes and Desert Landscapes.
13. The Oceans, Coastal Processes, and Landforms.
14. Glacial and Periglacial Landscapes.
BIOGEOGRAPHY SYSTEMS.
15. The Geography of Soils.
16. Ecosystems and Biomes.
17. Earth and the Human Denominator.
APPENDICES.
A. Maps in this Text and Topographic Maps.
B. The Koeppen Climate Classification System.
C. The Canadian System of Soil Classification (CSSC).
D. Common Conversions.
THE ENERGY-ATMOSPHERE SYSTEM.
2. Solar Energy, Seasons, and the Atmosphere.
3. Atmospheric Energy and Global Temperatures.
4. Atmospheric and Oceanic Circulations.
WATER, WEATHER, AND CLIMATE SYSTEMS.
5. Atmospheric Water and Weather.
6. Global Climate Systems.
7. Water Resources.
EARTH'S CHANGING LANDSCAPE SYSTEMS.
8. The Dynamic Planet.
9. Earthquakes and Volcanoes.
10. Weathering, Karst Landscapes, and Mass Movement.
11. River Systems and Landforms.
12. Wind Processes and Desert Landscapes.
13. The Oceans, Coastal Processes, and Landforms.
14. Glacial and Periglacial Landscapes.
BIOGEOGRAPHY SYSTEMS.
15. The Geography of Soils.
16. Ecosystems and Biomes.
17. Earth and the Human Denominator.
APPENDICES.
A. Maps in this Text and Topographic Maps.
B. The Koeppen Climate Classification System.
C. The Canadian System of Soil Classification (CSSC).
D. Common Conversions.