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Book SynopsisLearn physical geography at your own pace
What is atmospheric pressure? How does latitude indicate the type of climate a specific place will have? Where are volcanic eruptions or strong earthquakes most likely to occur? With Physical Geography: A Self-Teaching Guide, you''ll discover the answers to these questions and many more about the basics of how our planet operates.
Veteran geography teacher Michael Craghan takes you on a guided tour of Earth''s surface, explaining our planet''s systems and cycles and their complex interactions step by step. From seasonal changes to coastal processes, from effluvial basins to deep sea fissures, Craghan puts the emphasis on comprehension of the topics. He also includes more than 100 specially commissioned illustrations and 50 photographs to help clarify difficult concepts. The clearly structured format of Physical Geography makes it fully accessible, providing an easily understood, comprehensive overview for everyone from
Table of ContentsAcknowledgments.
Introduction.
1. Earth and Sun.
2. Insolation and Temperature.
3. The Atmosphere and Atmospheric Water.
4. Pressure and Wind.
5. General Circulation of the Atmosphere.
6. Air Masses and Storms.
7. Climate.
8. Plate Tectonics.
9. Plate Interactions.
10. Volcanoes and Earthquakes.
11. Weathering.
12. Groundwater.
13. Streams.
14. Wind and Ice.
15. Waves and Tides.
Appendix 1:The Ancient Explanation of Earth–Sun Relationships.
Appendix 2: Coriolis Force.
Index.
