Deserts and Desert Environments

ebook ∣ Environmental Systems and Global Change

By Julie J Laity

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Format

ebook

ISBN

9781577180333

Series

Environmental Systems and Global Change

Author

Julie J Laity

Publisher

Wiley

Release

28 January 2009

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Science Nonfiction

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Taking a global perspective, this book provides a concise overview of drylands, including their physical, biological, temporal, and human components.

  • Examines the physical systems occurring in desert environments, including climate, hydrology, past and present lakes, weathering, hillslopes, geomorphic surfaces, water as a geomorphic agent, and aeolian processes
  • Offers an accessible introduction to the physical, biological, temporal, and human components of drylands
  • Investigates the nature, environmental requirements, and essential geomorphic roles of plants and animals in this stressful biological environment
  • Highlights the impact of human population growth on climate, desertification, water resources, and dust storm activity
  • Includes an examination of surface/atmosphere interactions and the impact of ENSO events.

    • Format

    ebook

    ISBN

    9781577180333

    Series

    Environmental Systems and Global Change

    Author

    Julie J Laity

    Publisher

    Wiley

    Release

    28 January 2009

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    Subjects

    Science Nonfiction
    Deserts and Desert Environments