Physical Geography Laboratory Manual
moves students away from the traditional workbook approach and towards an ideal of an entirely hands-on, empirical method of instruction. From this hands-on approach, students will:
Gain a more complete understanding of the physical landscape
Acquire experience in data collection from the field
Formulate questions and think critically about their observations
Recognize patterns in their physical environment
Better understand the processes around them
GPS (Global Positioning System) Applications
3 new topo maps with aerial photographs
Physical Geography Laboratory Manual is designed for a one or two semester laboratory course in physical geography or environmental science. It will complement most introductory physical geography and environmental texts. The exercises are self-explanatory and include maps, aerial photographs, and worksheets. Most exercises include an optional Internet component using sites with regularly updated information or archived data. They also provide lab instructors the option of using other maps or aerial photographs (perhaps from their own locations).Exercises include:
Earth-Sun Relationships
Atmospheric Processes
Mapping
Water Resources
Erosion Processes
Landforms
Trigonometry Applications in Geographic Fieldwork
Recurrence Intervals
Vegetation Analysis
Field Mapping
Aerial Photography Interpretation and Landform Analysis