Geosystems: An Introduction to Physical Geography : Virtual Field Trip Upgrade Edition

by Christopherson, Robert W.

• ISBN13: 9780130613455
• ISBN10: 0130613452
• Edition: 4th
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2001-11-01
• Publisher: Pearson College Div

Summary

For freshman- or sophomore-level introductory Physical Geography courses at 2-or 4-year colleges and universities. Geosystems is written, organized, and illustrated to give introductory students an accessible, systematic, and visually appealing start in physical geography. The text is supported by a superior cartographic, illustration, and a digital media program. The first Physical Geography book to give students and professors an integrated, easy to understand, easy to use technology program, this text excels in motivating exploration and enhancing presentation. Author's email: [e-mail]

Table of Contents

Essentials of Geography	1	(35)
PART 1 The Energy-Atmosphere System	36	(132)
Solar Energy to Earth and the Seasons	39	(22)
Earth's Modern Atmosphere	61	(26)
Atmosphere and Surface Energy Balances	87	(24)
Global Temperatures	111	(24)
Atmospheric and Oceanic Circulations	135	(33)
PART 2 The Water, Weather, and Climate Systems	168	(136)
Water and Atmospheric Moisture	171	(30)
Weather	201	(30)
Water Resources	231	(30)
Global Climate Systems	261	(43)
PART 3 The Earth-Atmosphere Interface	304	(220)
The Dynamic Planet	307	(30)
Tectonics, Earthquakes, and Volcanism	337	(38)
Weathering, Karst Landscapes, and Mass Movement	375	(28)
River Systems and Landforms	403	(32)
Eolian Processes and Arid Landscapes	435	(26)
The Oceans, Coastal Processes and Landforms	461	(28)
Glacial and Periglacial Processes and Landforms	489	(35)
PART 4 Soils, Ecosystems, and Biomes	524	(93)
The Geography of Soils	527	(28)
Ecosystem Essentials	555	(36)
Terrestrial Biomes	591	(26)
Earth, Humans, and the New Millennium	617