McKnight's Physical Geography: A Landscape Appreciation, 13th edition

Published by Pearson (January 29, 2021) © 2022

  • Darrel Hess
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Title overview

McKnight's Physical Geography: A Landscape Appreciation will help you fully comprehend Earth's physical landscape. The text presents you with the concepts of physical geography in a clear, readable way. Topics covered range from Earth's physical features and the processes that form them to the opportunities they provide for scientific research. McKnight's approach also offers a lens through which to explore climate change.

The 13th Edition focuses on the U.S. National Park system and its parks, monuments, seashores, and recreational areas. The text seamlessly integrates visualization, technology, and the latest applied science to enhance your learning experience as you investigate these natural landscapes.

Table of contents

  1. Introduction to Earth
  2. Portraying Earth
  3. Introduction to the Atmosphere
  4. Insolation and Temperature
  5. Atmospheric Pressure and Wind
  6. Atmospheric Moisture
  7. Atmospheric Disturbances
  8. Climate and Climate Change
  9. The Hydrosphere
  10. Cycles and Patterns in the Biosphere
  11. Terrestrial Flora and Fauna
  12. Soils
  13. Introduction to Landform Study
  14. The Internal Processes
  15. Weathering and Mass Wasting
  16. Fluvial Processes
  17. Karst and Hydrothermal Processes
  18. The Topography of Arid Lands
  19. Glacial Modification of Terrain
  20. Coastal Processes and Terrain

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