The Challenge of the Natural Environment
Published in March 1990
Book
Paperback/Softback
272 pages
978-0-582-35597-2 (ISBN)
Description
This is part of a series for A level students on the physical, social and economic aspects of geography, which aims to provide a balance of theoretical background, case study and student enquiry. Emphasis is on enquiry based learning, the interaction of people and the environment and decision making exercises. This text shows how natural processes shape the environment and how this knowledge can be put into action both for the benefit of mankind and the survival of the natural environment.
This is part of a series for A level students on the physical, social and economic aspects of geography, which aims to provide a balance of theoretical background, case study and student enquiry. Emphasis is on enquiry based learning, the interaction of people and the environment and decision making exercises. This text shows how natural processes shape the environment and how this knowledge can be put into action both for the benefit of mankind and the survival of the natural environment.
This is part of a series for A level students on the physical, social and economic aspects of geography, which aims to provide a balance of theoretical background, case study and student enquiry. Emphasis is on enquiry based learning, the interaction of people and the environment and decision making exercises. This text shows how natural processes shape the environment and how this knowledge can be put into action both for the benefit of mankind and the survival of the natural environment.
More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Harlow
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Pearson Education Limited
Target group
College/higher education
Illustrations
b&w line drawings and illustrations, maps
Dimensions
Height: 240 mm
Width: 186 mm
Weight
589 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-582-35597-2 (9780582355972)
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Schweitzer Classification
Content
Part 1 The geological challenge: plate tectonics; volcanoes and volcanic hazards. Part 2 People and the atmosphere: global weather; people and climate. Part 3 Managing landforms: slopes; coasts; cold environments; the dry lands. Part 4 Water resource management: water resources; rivers, their use and abuse; changing channels. Part 5 Ecosystems and human activity: ecosystems; the challenge of using soils; soil management and the future.