This unusual encyclopedia brings together in-depth information on
more than 450 natural geographic features from around the world and
offers an array of creative tools to promote critical thinking and
classroom discussion. With Earth undergoing rapid environmental
change, students and the general public alike should be
knowledgeable about the world's geographic features. This
authoritative, two-volume reference enables readers do just that.
It describes continents and oceans; individual mountains, islands,
caves, and rivers; and ecological entities such as wildlife refuges
and national parks. Each entry provides a geographic overview of
the feature's significance, location, description, geologic
history, biota, protected areas, and environmental issues. But the
coverage goes even deeper so that entries also discuss the cultural
importance of each natural place, covering everything from
indigenous beliefs to traditional folklore to contemporary legends.
The encyclopedia stands apart from other works not only in the
depth of its coverage but also in its range. It discusses lesser
known as well as prominent geographical features and offers
critical thinking aids that will help students see how the natural
world relates to their daily lives. Teaching and learning tools
include an appendix called "Opposing Viewpoints" that allows
students to understand landforms involved in current conflicts and
disputes as well as an "Activities/Discussion Questions" appendix.
Provides a one-stop reference for students of geography and
environmental and earth sciences Offers global coverage of diverse
features, whether terrestrial, aquatic, geological, ecological, or
physiographic Includes an overview of the various kinds of
landforms of the world, how they are formed, and how they continue
to change over time Explains each feature's origins and
significance, as well as major environmental issues in which it's
involved Indicates the importance of features to the development of
Western science and contemporary scientific thought in fields such
as evolutionary biology, paleontology, plate tectonics, and climate
change Features a "Top 10s Appendix" to provoke student interest
through statistics such as the tallest mountains, largest lakes,
and longest rivers
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