 
Discovering Physical Geography, 1st Edition
January 2007, ©2007
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Discovering Physical Geography presents all the basic geographic concepts and skills students need in order to view the world through the eyes of a physical geographer. Its carefully integrated media package sets this text apart. Vivid images, animations, videos, simulations, assessments and virtual field trips all support the narrative material and enable students to interact with key processes and actively participate in visualizations.
With the Discovering Physical Geography Media Package you get all the resources you need in one place, all organized around the chapters of the textbook. You can choose any combination of resources, or add your own to create highly personal class presentations that truly reflect your passion for physical geography.
CHAPTER 2: THE GEOGRAPHERS' TOOLS
CHAPTER 3: EARTH-SUN GEOMETRY AND THE SEASONS
CHAPTER 4: THE GLOBAL ENERGY SYSTEM
CHAPTER 5: GLOBAL TEMPERATURE PATTERNS
CHAPTER 6: ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE, WIND, AND GLOBAL CIRCULATION
CHAPTER 7: ATMOSPHERIC MOISTURE AND PRECIPITATION
CHAPTER 8: AIR MASSES AND CYCLONIC WEATHER SYSTEMS
CHAPTER 9: GLOBAL CLIMATE PROCESSES AND PATTERNS
CHAPTER 10: PLANT GEOGRAPHY
CHAPTER 11: THE GLOBAL DISTRIBUTION AND CHARACTER OF SOILS
CHAPTER 12: EARTH'S INTERNAL STRUCTURE, ROCK CYCLE, AND GEOLOGIC TIME
CHAPTER 13: TECTRONIC PROCESSES AND LANDFORMS
CHAPTER 14: WEATHERING AND MASS MOVEMENTS
CHAPTER 15: GROUNDWATER AND KARST LANDSCAPES
CHAPTER 16: FLUVIAL PROCESSES AND LANDFORMS
CHAPTER 17: GLACIAL GEOMORPHOLOGY: PROCESSES AND LANDFORMS
CHAPTER 18: ARID LANDSCAPES AND EOLIAN PROCESSES
CHAPTER 19: COASTAL PROCESSES AND LANDFORMS
- "What the Geographer Sees" shows students how geographers interpret landscapes through "more than meets the eye" photos.
- "Amazing Places" photo essays depict striking or unusual geographic places, connecting them to chapter content, making students aware of how physical geography shapes the world.
- "Key Concepts to Remember" This is an interim summary feature that appears after specific sections of the chapter are covered.
- "Visual Concept Check" offers a scenario with questions and illustrations to test students understanding as they proceed through the chapter.
- "Locator maps with photographs" are critical photographs are accompanied by a small map indicating the location of the site shown.
- "Marginal glossary" contains key terms are set in boldface type in the text and defined in the margin for easy recognition and reference.
- "Check Your Understanding" Self-assessment questions, with illustrations to aid recall.
- Visual preview of the next chapter.
- Interactive multimedia sections within the chapter.
- Visual summaries of important Chapter concepts.
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