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Physical geography : a self-teaching guide / Michael Craghan.
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.
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- ISBN: 0471445665
- ISBN: 9780471445661
- Physical Description: vii, 280 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm.
- Publisher: Hoboken, NJ : Wiley, ©2003.
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- Earth and sun -- Insolation and temperature -- The atmosphere and atmospheric water -- Pressure and wind -- General circulation of the atmosphere -- Air masses and storms -- Climate -- Plate tectonics -- Plate interactions -- Volcanoes and earthquakes -- Weathering -- Groundwater -- Streams -- Wind and ice -- Waves and tides.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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| Lummi Library | GB 59 .C73 2003 | 268341 | Stacks | Available | - |
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