Geosystems: an introduction to physical geography
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| Ausgabe: | 8. ed., new international ed. |
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| Beschreibung: | VI, 728 S. zahlr. Ill., graph. Darst., Kt. |
| ISBN: | 9781292020716 1292020717 |
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| adam_text | Table
of
Contents
Glossary
Robert
W.
Christopherson
1
1.
Essentials of Geography
Robert W. Christopherson
15
The Science of Geography
17
Earth Systems Concepts
20
Location and Time on Earth
31
Maps, Scales, and Projections
39
Remote Sensing and
GIS
43
Key Learning Concepts Review
48
The Energy-Atmosphere System
Robert W. Christopherson
53
2.
Solar Energy to Earth and the Seasons
Robert W. Christopherson
57
The Solar System, Sun, and Earth
60
Solar Energy: From Sun to Earth
62
The Seasons
68
Key Learning Concepts Review
74
3.
Earth s Modern Atmosphere
Robert W. Christopherson
79
Atmospheric Composition, Temperature, and Function
82
Variable Atmospheric Components
89
Key Learning Concepts Review
101
4.
Atmosphere and Surface Energy Balances
Robert W. Christopherson
10 5
Energy
Essentials
108
Energy Balance
¡η
the Troposphere
114
Energy Balance at Earth s Surface
118
Key Learning Concepts Review
127
5.
Global Temperatures
Robert W. Christopherson
131
Temperature Concepts and Measurement
134
Principle Temperature Controls
136
Earth s Temperature Patterns
143
Key Learning Concepts Review
152
6.
Atmospheric and Oceanic Circulations
Robert W. Christopherson
155
Wind Essentials
158
Unique Properties of Water
161
Driving Forces Within the Atmosphere
162
Humidity
165
Atmospheric Patterns of Motion
167
Atmospheric Stability
169
Clouds and Fog
172
Oceanic Currents
181
Key Learning Concepts Review
184
The Water, Weather, and Climate Systems
Robert W. Christopherson
189
7.
Water and Atmospheric Moisture
Robert W. Christopherson
193
Water on Earth
196
8.
Weather
Robert W. Christopherson
223
Weather Essentials
226
Air Masses
227
Atmospheric Lifting Mechanisms
229
Midlatitude Cyclonic Systems
235
Violent Weather
239
Key Learning Concepts Review
252
9.
Water Resources
Robert W. Christopherson
257
The
Hydrologie
Cycle
260
Soil-Water-Budget Concept
262
Groundwater Resources
272
Our Water Supply
279
Key Learning Concepts Review
283
10.
Climate Systems and Climate Change
Robert W. Christopherson
287
Earth s Climate System and Its Classification
291
Global Climate Change
320
Key Learning Concepts Review
329
The Earth-Atmosphere Interface
Robert W. Christopherson
333
11.
The Dynamic Planet
Robert W. Christopherson
337
The Pace of Change
340
Earth s Structure and Internal Energy
342
The Geologic Cycle
347
Plate Tectonics
356
Key Learning Concepts Review
369
12.
Tectonics, Earthquakes, and Volcanism
Robert W. Christopherson
373
Earth s Surface Relief Features
3 77
Crustal Formation Processes
379
Crustal Deformation Processes
382
Orogenesis (Mountain Building)
387
Earthquakes
393
Volcanism
399
Key Learning Concepts Review
409
13.
Weathering,
Karst
Landscapes, and Mass Movement
Robert W. Christopherson
413
Landmass Denudation
416
Weathering Processes
418
Karst
Topography and Landscapes
426
Mass-Movement Processes
432
Key Learning Concepts Review
440
14.
River Systems and Landforms
Robert W. Christopherson
445
Basic Fluvial Concepts
448
Fluvial Processes and Landforms
455
Floods and River Management
470
Key Learning Concepts Review
476
15.
Eolian Processes and Arid Landscapes
Robert W. Christopherson
481
The Work of Wind
484
Overview of Earth s Deserts
494
Key Learning Concepts Review
505
16.
The Oceans, Coastal Processes, and Landforms
Robert W. Christopherson
509
Global Oceans and Seas
512
Coastal System Components
515
Coastal System Actions
518
Coastal System Outputs
524
Wetlands, Salt Marshes, and Mangrove Swamps
533
Human Impact on Coastal Environments
537
Key Learning Concepts Review
537
17.
Glacial and Periglacial Processes and Landforms
Robert W. Christopherson
541
Rivers of Ice
544
Glacial Processes
547
Glacial Landforms
551
Periglacial Landscapes
558
The Pleistocene Ice-Age Epoch
563
Deciphering Past Climates: Paleoclimatology
567
Arctic and Antarctic Regions
571
Key Learning Concepts Review
575
Soils, Ecosystems, and Biomes
Robert W. Christopherson
579
18.
The Geography of Soils
Robert W. Christopherson
583
Soil Characteristics
586
Soil Properties
588
Soil Formation Factors and Management
592
Soil Classification
593
Key Learning Concepts Review
610
19.
Ecosystem Essentials
Robert W. Christopherson
613
Ecosystem Components and Cycles
616
Photosynthesis and Respiration
620
Biotic Ecosystem Operations
630
Ecosystems, Evolution, and Succession
634
Key Learning Concepts Review
647
20.
Terrestrial Biomes
Robert W. Christopherson
651
Biogeographic Realms
654
Earth s Major Terrestrial Biomes
657
Key Learning Concepts Review
675
21.
Earth and the Human Denominator
Robert W. Christopherson
679
The Human Count
683
An Oily Bird
684
The Century Before Us
685
Who Speaks for Earth?
686
Appendix: Maps and Topographic Maps
Robert W. Christopherson
689
Appendix: The
Koppen
Climate Classification System
Robert W. Christopherson
695
Physical World Map
Robert W. Christopherson
699
Maps: Blue Marble-Land Surfaces; Earth Systems; Topography and Sea-Floor Bathymetry; Earth at Night
Robert W. Christopherson
703
Index
707
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