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View all copies of this ISBN edition:. Synopsis About this title For lab courses in physical geography and atmospheric sciences. Buy New Learn more about this copy. Customers who bought this item also bought. Seller Image. Published by Pearson New Softcover Quantity: 5. Seller Rating:. Start planning your transfer by exploring Geography programs at the following institutions:. Geography and GIS. Earth Sciences Department. About Geography and Geographic Information Systems GIS Geographers study the relationships among places, natural systems, society and cultural activities and the interdependence of these from the spatial perspective.
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While taking classes, our department faculty and staff provide you with the resources, tools, and support necessary to help you be successful in our classes and make informed decisions about your future educational and job-related goals within the earth sciences. Few weeks go by without a devastating storm, a major earthquake, or a volcanic eruption occurring somewhere in the world.
Human interactions with the Earth impact its climate and oceans and deplete its water, mineral, and energy resources. Newspapers regularly report on events such as a shift in international trading patterns, a major migration of refugees, or the rising tide of nationalism within a country.
In addition to classroom courses, at City College you can also study the earth sciences in the laboratory and in the field. Environmental Analysis activities at the end of each chapter provide users with a higher-level application exercise, sending students outside of the book to analyze data and perform other higher-order learning tasks.
Tasa Illustrations have been updated with the latest data and visually impactful presentations of physical geosciences processes: Hundreds of maps with shaded relief where appropriate.
Line art with numerous multi-part photorealistic illustrations that capture sequence and evolution to help students understand various processes. Major photos paired with locator maps to enhance geographic literacy. Quick Response QR Codes link to video and animation resources as a means to provide students with just-in-time access to visualization media tied to major concepts.
Seeing Geographically questions at the beginning and end of each chapter ask students to perform visual analysis and critical thinking to check their understanding of key chapter concepts and overcome any misconceptions. Expert Contributors author most of the special Global Environmental Change, Focus , People and the Environment , Energy for the 21 st Century, and Environmental Analysis features, providing a variety of expertise and experience, as well as current data incorporated to ensure the latest science, statistics, and associated imagery.
Learning Checks integrate review questions at the end of chapter sections, helping students check comprehension. All boxed features will now include Checkpoint questions.
Language, Consistency, and Connections have been improved with more consistency among features and concepts, and less formal and abstract language. Modernized Design including fresh colors, fonts, and larger imagery. Reach every student with Mastering NEW!
The videos are QR-linked from the printed book, and are available for assignment with assessment in MasteringGeography. MapMaster 2. Now fully mobile, with enhanced analysis tools, students can geolocate themselves in the data and upload their own data for advanced map making and spatial data analysis.
Video Activities from sources such as the BBC, Financial Times, and Television for the Environments Life and Earth Report series provide students with applied real-world examples of physical geography in action, a sense of place, and allow students to explore a range of locations and topics.
In-context glossary offers students instant access to definitions by simply hovering over key terms. Seamlessly integrated videos and activities allow students to watch and practice key concepts within the eText learning experience. Accessible screen-reader ready. Configurable reading settings , including resizable type and night reading mode. Geoscience Animations help students visualize the most challenging processes in the physical geosciences with schematic animations that include audio narration.
Animations include assignable multiple-choice quizzes with specific wrong answer feedback to help guide students toward mastery of these core physical process concepts. Pre-Lecture Reading Quizzes ensure students complete the assigned reading before class and stay on track with reading assignments.
Dynamic Study Modules help students study effectively on their own by continuously assessing their activity and performance in real time. Here's how it works: students complete a set of questions with a unique answer format that also asks them to indicate their confidence level.
Questions repeat until the student can answer them all correctly and confidently. Once completed, Dynamic Study Modules explain the concept using materials from the text. These are available as graded assignments prior to class, and accessible on smartphones, tablets, and computers.
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