Richard John Huggett (UK University of Manchester)

Physical Geography

The Key Concepts

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

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.

Produktdetails

• Routledge Key Guides
• Verlag: Routledge / Taylor & Francis
• Artikelnr. des Verlages: RU51760
• Seitenzahl: 226
• Erscheinungstermin: 26. Juni 2009
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 12mm
• Gewicht: 274g
• ISBN-13: 9780415452083
• ISBN-10: 0415452082
• Artikelnr.: 23605198

Autorenporträt

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.

Inhaltsangabe

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