Physical Geography : Science and Systems of the Human Environment - Student's Guide

This truly integrated, system-based approach to physical geography is designed for a one or two-semester course in Physical Geography or Earth Systems Science, taught at the First year undergraduate level.

Comprehensive in its coverage, this text's inclusion of quantitative concepts should appeal to lecturers and students seeking to incorporate systems-driven approach to teaching this course. Environmental issues of global change are stressed in each chapter, highlighted by a colour bar at the side of the column.

Simple quantitative concepts are included in "Working It Out" boxes for those who desire a more quantitative focus.

These sections require highschool algebra, and they focus on applications rather than computation.

End-of-chapter problems and end-of-book problems are also included. Supplements: Teacher's Manual/Test Bank, Slides, Transparencies, Test Bank