For courses in physical geography.
Comprehending Earth’s physical landscape
McKnight’s Physical Geography: A Landscape Appreciation presents the concepts of physical geography in a clear, readable way to help students comprehend Earth’s physical landscape, using the time-proven approach established by Tom McKnight over 35 years ago.
The 13th Edition focuses on the parks, monuments, seashores and recreational areas that comprise this country’s National Park system. The Parks provide the perfect introduction to topics ranging from Earth’s physical features and the processes that form them to the opportunities for scientific research, providing students with a lens for viewing climate change.