
Geosystems: An Introduction to Physical Geography, 10th edition
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Overview
Geosystems: An Introduction to Physical Geography is a practical text explaining the essentials of physical geography. The text is organized into 4 sections by Earth systems topics as they naturally occur: atmosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere and biosphere. Known for meticulous attention to detail and up-to-date accuracy, the text guides you through the principles of physical geography, using real-world applications.
The 10th Edition includes new real-world case studies and activities that engage you and help you apply geography to the real world.
Published by Pearson (November 13th 2017) - Copyright © 2018
ISBN-13: 9780134857213
Subject: Geography
Category: Physical Geography
Overview
- Essentials of Geography
THE ENERGY-ATMOSPHERE SYSTEM
- Solar Energy to Earth and the Seasons
- Earth's Atmosphere
- Atmospheric Energy and Global Temperatures
- Atmospheric and Oceanic Circulations
THE WATER, WEATHER, AND CLIMATE SYSTEMS
- Water and Atmospheric Moisture
- Weather
- Water Resources
- Earth's Climatic Regions
- Climate Change
III. THE EARTH-ATMOSPHERE INTERFACE
- The Dynamic Planet
- Tectonics, Earthquakes, and Volcanism
- Weathering, Karst Landscapes, and Mass Movement
- River Systems
- Aeolian Processes and Arid Landscapes
- Oceans and Coastal Systems
- Glacial Landscapes and the Cryosphere
SOILS, ECOSYSTEMS, AND BIOMES
- The Geography of Soils
- Ecosystem Essentials
- Terrestrial Biomes
APPENDICES
- Maps in this Text and Topographic Maps
- The Koppen Climate Classification System
- Common Conversions
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