
Physical Geography
Science and Systems of the Human Environment
Wiley (Publisher)
Published on 4. November 1996
Book
Hardback
XVI, 640 pages
978-0-471-11299-0 (ISBN)
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Description
This text provides a comprehensive coverage of the science of global environments. It adopts a integrated systems approach throughout and places emphasis on global change. An extensive range of topics are covered including paraglacial phenomenon.
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Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
colour illustrations colour maps
Dimensions
Height: 28.5 cm
Width: 22 cm
Weight
1600 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-471-11299-0 (9780471112990)
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Physical Geography: Wiley Student Edition
Science and Systems of the Human Environment
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09/2001
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Content
WEATHER AND CLIMATE SYSTEMS; The Earth as a Rotating Planet; The Global Energy System; Air Temperature and Air Temperature Cycles; Atmospheric Moisture and Precipitation; Winds and the Global Circulation System; Weather Systems; The Global Scope of Climate; Low-Latitude Climates; Midlatitude and High-Latitude Climates; SYSTEMS AND CYCLES OF THE SOLID EARTH; Earth Materials and the Cycle of Rock Change; The Lithosphere and the Tectonic System; Volcanic and Tectonic Landforms; SYSTEMS OF LANDFORM EVOLUTION; Weathering and Mass Wasting; The Cycling of Water on the Continents; Fluvial Processes and Landforms; Landforms and Rock Structure; The Work of Waves and Wind; Glacier Systems and the Ice Age; SYSTEMS AND CYCLES OF SOILS AND THE BIOSPHERE; Soil Systems; Systems and Cycles of the Biosphere; Global Ecosystems; Epilogue: Physical Geography, Environment and Global Change; Appendices; Glossary; Problem Answers; Photo Credits; Index; Topographical Map Symbols; Conversion Factors.