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Geosystems: An Introduction to Physical Geography, 7/E
Robert W. Christopherson, American River College

ISBN-10: 0136005985
ISBN-13: 9780136005988

Publisher: Prentice Hall
Copyright: 2009
Format: Cloth Bound with PIN; 752 pp
Published: 02/11/2008

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Offering current examples and modern science within a one-of-a-kind Earth systems organization, Geosystems, 7e combines student-friendly writing, outstanding art, and a multimedia program for a truly unique physical geography experience.

Features

An organization that works -- Providing a consistent framework for learning and teaching, Geosystems is organized with a logical progression around the flow of energy, materials, and information to present topics in the same sequence in which they occur in nature.

Student centered -- Students are engaged by examples and applications of current events as the author tells the story of modern Earth systems science.

The most current physical geography book available -- Providing students and professors the most significant information, the author updated all sections of the text with the most current data and information available.

A leader in climate change science -- Students learn the science of climate change in the most up-to-date treatment available in any text. Climate change science appears throughout Geosystems where relevant impacts are important.

Multimedia experience -- Active learners benefit from narrated animations, tutorials, video, and photography on the accompanying Student CD-ROM and Companion Website.

New To This Edition

New examples -- Current examples like the near extinction of the Harlequin frog and changes in USDA hardiness zones give students a clear picture of the effects of climate change and the story being told.

Updated throughout -- New data, reports, examples, and applications throughout the text support modern science and the modern classroom.

Lab manual now features Google Earth exercises -- The updated Applied Physical Geography: Geosystems in the Laboratory, 7e, is the first in this field to employ Google Earth™ mapping service to allow students to manipulate maps and views in conjunction with their lab exercises.

Table of Contents

1 Essentials of Geography

PART I

The Energy-Atmosphere System

2 Solar Energy to Earth and the Seasons

3 Earth’s Modern Atmosphere

4 Atmosphere and Surface Energy Balances

5 Global Temperatures

6 Atmospheric and Oceanic Circulations

PART II

The Water, Weather, and Climate Systems

7 Water and Atmospheric Moisture

8 Weather

9 Water Resources

10 Global Climate Systems

PART III

The Earth-Atmosphere Interface

11 The Dynamic Planet

12 Tectonics, Earthquakes, and Volcanism

13 Weathering, Karst Landscapes, and Mass Movement

14 River Systems and Landforms

15 Eolian Processes and Arid Landscapes

16 The Oceans, Coastal Processes, and Landforms

17 Glacial and Periglacial Processes and Landforms

PART IV

Soils, Ecosystems, and Biomes

18 The Geography of Soils

19 Ecosystem Essentials

20 Terrestrial Biomes

21 Earth and the Human Denominator

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Physical Geography (Geography & Atmospheric Sciences)
Earth Systems Science (Geology & Oceanography)

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Among the most highly regarded in physical geography, Robert Christopherson’s bestselling texts are known for meticulous attention to detail, currency, accuracy, rich integration of climate change science, and strong multimedia programs. Geosystems: An Introduction to Physical Geography, Eighth Edition is organized around the natural flow of energy, materials, and information, presenting subjects in the same sequence in which they occur in nature—an organic, holistic approach that is unique in this discipline. Each chapter also includes strong pedagogical tools and a structured learning path, with Key Learning Concepts presented at the start of the chapter, Key Learning Concepts Review at the end of the chapter, and Critical Thinking questions integrated throughout. Offering current examples and modern science within a one-of-a-kind Earth systems organization, Christopherson combines student-friendly writing, current applications, outstanding art, and a strong multimedia program for an authoritative and truly unique physical geography experience. The Eighth Edition is available with MasteringGeography™; the Mastering platform is the most effective and widely used online tutorial, homework, and assessment system for the sciences.
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Among the most highly regarded in physical geography, Robert Christopherson’s bestselling texts are known for meticulous attention to detail, currency, accuracy, rich integration of climate change science, and strong multimedia programs. Geosystems: An Introduction to Physical Geography, Eighth Edition is organized around the natural flow of energy, materials, and information, presenting subjects in the same sequence in which they occur in nature—an organic, holistic approach that is unique in this discipline. Each chapter also includes strong pedagogical tools and a structured learning path, with Key Learning Concepts presented at the start of the chapter, Key Learning Concepts Review at the end of the chapter, and Critical Thinking questions integrated throughout. Offering current examples and modern science within a one-of-a-kind Earth systems organization, Christopherson combines student-friendly writing, current applications, outstanding art, and a strong multimedia program for an authoritative and truly unique physical geography experience. The Eighth Edition is available with MasteringGeography™; the Mastering platform is the most effective and widely used online tutorial, homework, and assessment system for the sciences.
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Robert W. Christopherson is Professor Emeritus of Geography, American River College, and is the author of the leading physical geography texts in the US and Canada: Geosystems, 7/E, Elemental Geosystems, 5/E, Geosystems Canadian Edition, 2/E, and Applied Physical Geography, 7/E, all published by Pearson Prentice Hall. He attended Cal State University-Chico, and Miami University, Oxford, Ohio. His first textbook was published in 1992. He has spoken across the US and Canada to hundreds of colleges, groups, and at professional meetings. He and his nature photographer wife have completed 10 polar expeditions since September 2003 to gather information and photos for his textbooks. Robert was appointed recently to the Editorial Board of Goode's World Atlas, 22nd Edition, published by Rand McNally.

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