Geosystems
An Introduction to Physical Geography
6th Edition
Published on 14. April 2005
Book
Hardback
752 pages
978-0-13-153117-8 (ISBN)
Description
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.
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Edition
6th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Pearson Education (US)
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 286 mm
Width: 283 mm
Thickness: 25 mm
Weight
1776 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-13-153117-8 (9780131531178)
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Content
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.
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.