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Introducing Physical Geography, 6th EditionFebruary 2013, ©2013
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The 6th edition of Introducing Physical Geography is known for its clear writing, distinctive photos and illustrations and a strong supplements program. The text continues its tradition as a great book to help non-science readers visualize and understand earth processes and learn the basic language of physical geography. The new edition features a strengthened “Eye on the Landscape” feature and updated data on climate change.
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Table of Contents
- Intro Pt 1: Introducing Physical Geography
- Intro Pt 2: Tools of Physical Geography
- Chapter 1 The Earth as a Rotating Planet
- Chapter 2 The Earth’s Global Energy Balance
- Chapter 3 Air Temperature
- Chapter 4 Atmospheric Moisture and Precipitation
- Chapter 5 Winds and the Global Circulation
- Chapter 6 Weather Systems
- Chapter 7 Global Climates
- Chapter 8 Biogeographic Processes
- Chapter 9 Global Biogeography
- Chapter 10 Global Soils
- Chapter 11 Earth from Inside Out
- Chapter 12 Plate Tectonics, Earthquakes, and Volcanoes
- Chapter 13 Weathering and Mass Wasting
- Chapter 14 Fresh Water of the Continents
- Chapter 15 Landforms Made by Running Water
- Chapter 16 Landforms Made by Waves and Wind
- Chapter 17 Glacial Landforms and the Ice Age
- App 1 Climate Definitions and Boundaries
- App 2 Conversion Factors
- App 3 Topographic Map Symbols
New To This Edition
- New media including animations and videos.
- New photos and illustrations.
- Updated data on climate change.
- Eye on the Landscape feature revised and now more enhanced for students.
Hallmark Features
- Putting you in the Picture features involve the student and personalize the study of geography.
- The Visualization theme uses illustrations, word pictures, and multimedia to help students form lasting visual images of the processes of physical geography.
Available Versions
Introducing Physical Geography, 6th Edition
ISBN 978-1-118-39620-9
February 2013
Paperback, 664 pages
E-book
Introducing Physical Geography, 6th Edition
ISBN 978-1-118-54792-2
February 2013
Wiley E-Text, 664 pages
Introducing Physical Geography, Sixth Edition Binder Ready Version
ISBN 978-1-118-29193-1
February 2013
Paperback, 656 pages
