| Description |
256 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 31 cm |
| Note |
"An Equinox book"--T.p. verso. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (page 252) and index. |
| Contents |
Forces that shape the Earth: Earth system -- Development of the Earth -- Cycles at work on Earth -- People in the landscape -- Regions of the world: Canada and the Arctic -- United States -- Central America and the Caribbean -- South America -- Nordic countries -- British Isles -- France and its neighbors -- Low countries -- Spain and Portugal -- Italy and Greece -- Central Europe -- Eastern Europe -- Soviet Union -- Middle East -- Northern Africa -- Central Africa -- Southern Africa -- Indian Subcontinent -- China and its neighbors -- Southeast Asia -- Japan and Korea -- Australasia, Oceania and Antarctica. |
| Summary |
A profusely illustrated volume in The Illustrated Encyclopedia of World Geography series, this work surveys the Earth's regions and describes the geographical forces, climate, and natural phenomena (e.g., hurricanes) that created and modified the Earth's surface. Color maps depict the land, showing topographical features, and color photographs display the results of natural forces. Suggested for high schools. |
| Subject |
Physical geography.
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| Added Author |
Gregory, K. J. (Kenneth John)
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| ISBN |
0195208609 |
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