Description |
3 volumes (xxviii, 314 pages) : color illustrations, color maps ; 25 cm |
Summary |
Explores the physical structure of the Earth's landforms, including what they are, how they look, how they were created and change over time, and major geological events associated with each. |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and indexes. |
Contents |
1. Basin, Canyon, Cave, Coast and shore, Continental margin, Coral reef, Delta, Dune, and other desert features -- 2. Fault, Floodplain, Geyser and hot spring, Glacial landforms and features, Landslide and other gravity movements, Mesa and butte, Meteorite crater, Mountain -- 3. Ocean basin, Plain, Plateau, Stream and river, Valley, Volcano. |
Subject |
Landforms -- Encyclopedias, Juvenile.
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Physical geography -- Encyclopedias, Juvenile.
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Landforms -- Encyclopedias.
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Physical geography -- Encyclopedias.
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Added Title |
Encyclopedia of landforms and other geologic features |
ISBN |
078767611X set hardcover |
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0787676705 v. 1 |
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0787676713 v. 2 |
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0787676721 v. 3 |
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