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For courses in Physical Geography.
The most authoritative introduction to physical geography with new applications to real-world geography
Among the most highly regarded texts in physical geography, Robert Christopherson's best-selling Geosystems: An Introduction to Physical Geography is known for its meticulous attention to detail, up-to-date accuracy, and rich integration of climate change science. Uniquely organized, the text presents Earth systems topics as they naturally occur: atmosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere, and biosphere. This interconnected and organic systems-based approach is highlighted in strong pedagogical tools, a structured learning path, and current, updated information. The 10th Edition includes new features and activities that help readers apply geography to the real world, revised infographics, and new exercises designed to enhance learning.
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Contents
Essentials of Geography
THE ENERGY-ATMOSPHERE SYSTEM
Solar Energy to Earth and the Seasons
Earth's Atmosphere
Atmospheric Energy and Global Temperatures
Atmospheric and Oceanic Circulations
THE WATER, WEATHER, AND CLIMATE SYSTEMS
Water and Atmospheric Moisture
Weather
Water Resources
Earth's Climatic Regions
Climate Change
III. THE EARTH-ATMOSPHERE INTERFACE
The Dynamic Planet
Tectonics, Earthquakes, and Volcanism
Weathering, Karst Landscapes, and Mass Movement
River Systems
Aeolian Processes and Arid Landscapes
Oceans and Coastal Systems
Glacial Landscapes and the Cryosphere
SOILS, ECOSYSTEMS, AND BIOMES
The Geography of Soils
Ecosystem Essentials
Terrestrial Biomes
APPENDICES
Maps in this Text and Topographic Maps
The Koppen Climate Classification System
Common Conversions
