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Living Physical Geography by Bruce Gervais (2015, Trade Paperback)
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Focused on human-physical geography interactions, Living Physical Geography creates a modern synthesis of the science of physical geography in four major parts, each identified by energy flows within Earths physical systems for a fresh approach to the science.
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Product Identifiers
PublisherFreeman & Company, W&H
ISBN-101464106649
ISBN-139781464106644
eBay Product ID (ePID)208620232
Product Key Features
Number of Pages720 Pages
Publication NameLiving Physical Geography
LanguageEnglish
SubjectEarth Sciences / Geography, Ecology
Publication Year2015
TypeTextbook
AuthorBruce Gervais
Subject AreaNature, Science
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height1 in
Item Weight50.3 Oz
Item Length10.9 in
Item Width9.4 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceCollege Audience
LCCN2014-945391
Dewey Edition23
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal551
Table Of ContentThe Geographer's Toolkit This introduction covers the traditional and modern tools and foundational concepts in wide use in geography. Part I Atmospheric Systems: Weather and Climate Part I explores how solar energy in the atmosphere creates atmospheric phenomena and organized systems. One chapter is devoted to the topic of climate change . 1. Portrait of the Atmosphere 2. Seasons and Solar Energy 3. Water in the Atmosphere 4. Atmospheric Circulation and Wind Systems 5. The Restless Sky: Storm Systems and El Niño 6. The Changing Climate Part II The Biosphere and the Geography of Life Part II is contextualized around solar energy's work in the biosphere. Major ecological units and human modification of the biosphere are emphasized. One chapter is devoted to marine ecosystems. 7. Patterns of Life: Biogeography 8. Climate and Life: Biomes 9. Soil and Water Resources 10. The Living Hydrosphere: Ocean Ecosystems Part III Tectonic Systems: Building the Lithosphere Part III explores uplift and building topographic relief via geothermal energy. 11. Earth History, Earth Interior 12. Drifting Continents: Plate Tectonics 13. Building the Crust with Rocks 14. Geohazards: Volcanoes and Earthquakes Part IV Erosion and Deposition: Sculpting the Earth Part IV examines the work of solar energy, water, chemical reactions, and gravity in grading the Earths surface. 15. Weathering and Mass Movement 16. Flowing Water: Fluvial Systems 17. The Work of Ice: The Cryosphere and Glacial Landforms 18. Water, Wind, and Time: Desert Landforms 19. The Work of Waves: Coastal Landforms
SynopsisLiving Physical Geography focuses on human-physical geography interactions, using pedagogical features in the textbook and online to create a modern synthesis of the science of physical geography., Focused on human-physical geography interactions, Living Physical Geography creates a modern synthesis of the science of physical geography in four major parts, each identified by energy flows within Earth's physical systems for a fresh approach to the science, Focused on human-physical geography interactions, Living Physical Geography creates a modern synthesis of the science of physical geography in four major parts, each identified by energy flows within Earth's physical systems for a fresh approach to the science.
LC Classification NumberGB55.G38 2015
