Physical Geography: A Self-Teaching Guide
Physical Geography: A Self-Teaching Guide by Michael Craghan, published by Wiley on September 25, 2003, offers an accessible introduction to the principles of physical geography. This 288-page guide is designed for readers to learn at their own pace, addressing fundamental questions about Earth’s systems, such as atmospheric pressure, climate indicators, and geological phenomena like volcanic eruptions and earthquakes. Craghan’s structured approach ensures that complex interactions within our planet’s systems are clearly explained, making this book suitable for students, amateur geographers, and hobbyists alike.
Readers will find a comprehensive overview of various topics, including seasonal changes, coastal processes, and deep-sea features. The book features over 100 illustrations and 50 photographs that aid in understanding challenging concepts. Each chapter includes questions and self-tests, allowing readers to reinforce their knowledge and focus on specific areas of interest. With its clear format and up-to-date information, this self-teaching guide serves as both a valuable learning tool and a reference source for anyone looking to enhance their understanding of physical geography.
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Learn physical geography at your own pace
What is atmospheric pressure? How does latitude indicate the type of climate a specific place will have? Where are volcanic eruptions or strong earthquakes most likely to occur? With Physical Geography: A Self-Teaching Guide, you’ll discover the answers to these questions and many more about the basics of how our planet operates.
Veteran geography teacher Michael Craghan takes you on a guided tour of Earth’s surface, explaining our planet’s systems and cycles and their complex interactions step by step. From seasonal changes to coastal processes, from effluvial basins to deep sea fissures, Craghan puts the emphasis on comprehension of the topics. He also includes more than 100 specially commissioned illustrations and 50 photographs to help clarify difficult concepts. The clearly structured format of Physical Geography makes it fully accessible, providing an easily understood, comprehensive overview for everyone from the student to the amateur geographer to the hobbyist.
Like all Self-Teaching Guides, Physical Geography allows you to build gradually on what you have learned-at your own pace. Questions and self-tests reinforce the information in each chapter and allow you to skip ahead or focus on specific areas of concern. Packed with useful, up-to-date information, this clear, concise volume is a valuable learning tool and reference source for anyone who wants to improve his or her understanding of physical geography.
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