Geosystems: An Introduction to Physical GeographyGeosystems fully defines geography by offering the latest science in an easily understood matter. With its breathtaking remote sensing imagery, excellent cartography, and technological tie-ins, this book is an interesting and well-conceived introduction to the study of Physical Geography. Using the latest in satellite imagery and current statistical information, this book covers such topics as: the energy-atmosphere system; the water, weather, and climate systems; the earth-atmosphere interface; and soils, ecosystems, and biomes. |
Contents
Essentials of Geography | 1 |
Atmosphere and Surface Energy | 4 |
Appendix C Canadian System of Soil | 8 |
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Geosystems: An Introduction to Physical Geography with Physical Geography ... Christopherson No preview available - 2004 |
Geosystems: An Introduction to Physical Geography Robert W. Christopherson,Mary Louise Byrne,Philip Giles No preview available - 2012 |
Geosystems: Introduction to Physical Geography Robert W. Christopherson,Mary-Louise Byrne,Philip Thomas Giles No preview available - 2012 |
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