Landforms
An Introduction to Geomorphology
Oxford University Press
Book
Paperback/Softback
112 pages
978-0-19-913344-4 (ISBN)
Description
The new edition of this introduction to geomorphology has additional pages plus amendments to bring it into line with GCSE syllabuses, and emphasizing interrelationships between people and landforms. The material reflects recent trends in physical geography by featuring examples on different scales, including the local, small-scale study, accurate description and the study of process. Human implications are emphasized to encourage pupil involvement, and to give some insight into the applications of geopmorphology. The book includes many exercises which focus attention on maps, diagrams and photographs. Simple practical experiments are also suggested.
The new edition of this introduction to geomorphology has additional pages plus amendments to bring it into line with GCSE syllabuses, and emphasizing interrelationships between people and landforms. The material reflects recent trends in physical geography by featuring examples on different scales, including the local, small-scale study, accurate description and the study of process. Human implications are emphasized to encourage pupil involvement, and to give some insight into the applications of geopmorphology. The book includes many exercises which focus attention on maps, diagrams and photographs. Simple practical experiments are also suggested.
The new edition of this introduction to geomorphology has additional pages plus amendments to bring it into line with GCSE syllabuses, and emphasizing interrelationships between people and landforms. The material reflects recent trends in physical geography by featuring examples on different scales, including the local, small-scale study, accurate description and the study of process. Human implications are emphasized to encourage pupil involvement, and to give some insight into the applications of geopmorphology. The book includes many exercises which focus attention on maps, diagrams and photographs. Simple practical experiments are also suggested.
More details
Edition
New edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Target group
Primary & secondary/elementary & high school
Edition type
New edition
Illustrations
colour illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 240 mm
Width: 230 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-19-913344-4 (9780199133444)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Author
Head of Upper School, Dulwich College
Lecturer in Geography, School of Education, Leeds
Content
Background to geomorphology; earth movements; minerals and rocks; weathering and slopes; drainage basins; coasts; ice; deserts.