Книга: McKnight's Physical Geography: A Landscape Appreciation (10th Edition)

Carrying forth Tom L. McKnight's well-known thematic focus on landscape appreciation, this best-seller fosters a solid understanding of Earth and its physical geography. Its clear writing style, superior art program, and abundant pedagogy appeal to a wide variety of readers. This edition includes thoroughly updated content and introduces renowned illustrator Dennis Tasa - yet it maintains the proven approach first presented by McKnight more than two decades ago. Introduction to Earth Portraying Earth Introduction to the Atmosphere Insolation and Temperature Atmospheric Pressure and Wind Atmospheric Moisture Atmospheric Disturbances Climate and Climate Change The Hydrosphere Cycles and Patterns in the Biosphere Terrestrial Flora and Fauna Soils Introduction to Landform Study The Internal Processes Preliminaries to Erosion: Weathering and Mass Wasting Fluvial Processes Solution Processes and Karst Topography The Topography of Arid Lands Glacial Modification of Terrain Coastal Processes and Terrain. A useful reference for anyone interested in learning more about physical geography.