Physical Geography
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Physical Geography
Science and Systems of the Human Environment
Strahler, Arthur Emeritus; Strahler, Alan H.
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
10/2001
768
Mixed media product
Inglês
9780471238003
0471238007
15 a 20 dias
1899
This title has comprehensive coverage of key concepts in physical geography. It includes a photographic and illustration programme for students to comprehend many of the key scientific concepts in physical geography.
INTRODUCTION; Introdution Physical Geography. Spheres, Scales, Systems, and Cycles. WEATHER AND CLIMATES 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. SYSTEM AND CYCLES OF THE SOLID EARTH. Earth Materials and the Cycles of Rock Change. The Lithosphere and the Tectonic System. Volconic 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 SOIL AND THE BIOSPHERE. Soil Systems. Systems and Cycles of the Biosphere. Biographical Processes. Global Ecosystems. Appendices. Problem Answers. Glossary. Photo Credits. Conversion Factors. Index.
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This title has comprehensive coverage of key concepts in physical geography. It includes a photographic and illustration programme for students to comprehend many of the key scientific concepts in physical geography.
INTRODUCTION; Introdution Physical Geography. Spheres, Scales, Systems, and Cycles. WEATHER AND CLIMATES 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. SYSTEM AND CYCLES OF THE SOLID EARTH. Earth Materials and the Cycles of Rock Change. The Lithosphere and the Tectonic System. Volconic 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 SOIL AND THE BIOSPHERE. Soil Systems. Systems and Cycles of the Biosphere. Biographical Processes. Global Ecosystems. Appendices. Problem Answers. Glossary. Photo Credits. Conversion Factors. Index.
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