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For Introductory Physical Geography Courses Among the most highly regarded in physical geography, Robert Christopherson’s bestselling texts are known for their meticulous attention to detail, currency, accuracy, and rich integration of climate change science. Geosystems: An Introduction to Physical Geography, 9th Edition is uniquely organised to present Earth systems topics as they naturally occur: atmosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere and biosphere. This interconnected and organic systems-based approach is highlighted in the strong pedagogical tools, structured learning path, and up-to-date information found in the text. This new edition presents bold new features that cultivate an active learning environment both in and outside the classroom.   The full text downloaded to your computer With eBooks you can: search for key concepts, words and phrases make highlights and notes as you study share your notes with friends eBooks are downloaded to your computer and accessible either offline through the Bookshelf (available as a free download), available online and also via the iPad and Android apps. Upon purchase, you'll gain instant access to this eBook. Time limit The eBooks products do not have an expiry date. You will continue to access your digital ebook products whilst you have your Bookshelf installed.

Geosystems: An Introduction to Physical Geography, Global Edition

• Geosystems


• Copyright


• Dedication


• Brief Contents


• Contents


• Preface


• Digital and Print Resources


• Book Walkthrough


• Chapter 1: Essentials of Geography


• Key Learning Concepts


• Geosystems Now: Shale Gas: An Energy Resource for the Future?


• The Science of Geography


• The Geographic Continuum


• Geographic Analysis


• The Scientific Process


• Human?Earth Interactions in the 21st Century


• Georeport 1.1: Welcome to the Anthropocene


• Critical Thinking 1.1: What is Your Footprint?


• Earth Systems Concepts


• Systems Theory


• Georeport 1.2: Amphibians at thresholds


• Systems Organization in Geosystems


• Geosystems in Action 1: Exploring Earth Systems


• Earth?s Dimensions


• Georeport 1.3: Earth's unique hydrosphere


• Location and Time on Earth


• Latitude


• Critical Thinking 1.2: Latitudinal Geographic Zones and Temperature


• Longitude


• Great Circles and Small Circles


• Critical Thinking 1.3: Where are You?


• Meridians and Global Time


• Maps and Cartography


• The Scale of Maps


• Georeport 1.4: The world's most accurate clock


• Georeport 1.5: Magellan's crew loses a day


• Critical Thinking 1.4: Find and Calculate Map Scales


• Map Projections


• Modern Tools and Techniques for Geoscience


• Global Positioning System


• Georeport 1.6: GPS origins


• Remote Sensing


• Georeport 1.7: Polar-orbiting satellites predict Hurricane Sandy's path


• Geographic Information Systems


• Critical Thinking 1.5: Test Your Knowledge about Satellite Imagery


• Geosystems Connection


• Key Learning Concepts Review