Physical Geography: The Key Concepts - The Key Concepts

Informationen zum Autor Richard Huggett is a Reader in Physical Geography at the University of Manchester. His publications include Fundamentals of Biogeography, Fundamentals of Geomorphology and The Natural History of the Earth, all published by Routledge. Klappentext Physical Geography: The Key Concepts provides extended definitions of terms that are fundamental to physical geography and its many branches, covering topics ranging from ecology to geomorphology. Complete with informative tables, diagrams, and suggestions for further reading, this is a highly accessible guide for those studying physical geography and related courses. Zusammenfassung Presents definitions of terms that are fundamental to physical geography and its many branches, covering topics ranging from ecology to geomorphology. Containing informative tables, diagrams, and suggestions for further reading, this guide is suitable for those studying physical geography and related courses. Inhaltsverzeichnis Adaptation; Aridity; Bioclimate; Catastrophism; Continental drift; Convection; Desertification; Dispersal; Ecosystem; Equifinality; Eustasy; Extinction; Geochronology; Gradualism; Hydrological cycle; Invasive species; Isostasy; Microclimate; Natural selection; Pedogenesis; Plate tectonics; Refugia; Soil; Sustainability; Topography; Uniformitarianism; Zonality

Produktdetails

• Autoren: Richard Huggett, Richard John Huggett, Richard John (University of Manchester Huggett, Huggett Richard John
• Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Sprache: Englisch
• Produktform: Fester Einband
• Erschienen: 26.06.2009
• EAN: 9780415452076
• ISBN: 978-0-415-45207-6
• Seiten: 210
• Serien: Routledge Key Guides; Routledge Key Guides
• Themen: Geisteswissenschaften, Kunst, Musik > Geschichte > Allgemeines, Lexika; Naturwissenschaften, Medizin, Informatik, Technik > Geowissenschaften > Geografie; SCIENCE / Earth Sciences / Geography, Physical geography & topography, Physical geography and topography