Elemental Geosystems
Fourth Edition

by
Robert W. Christopherson
American River College

Welcome to the online study guide for Elemental Geosystems, 4e. This site will provide you with a number of resources to explore and test your knowledge of Earth's physical systems.

To begin, use the list below or the Jump To menu above to select a chapter.

1. Foundations of Geography
2. Solar Energy, Seasons, and the Atmosphere
3. Atmospheric Energy and Global Temperatures
4. Atmospheric and Oceanic Circulation
5. Atmospheric Water and Weather
6. Global Climate Systems
7. Water Resources
8. The Dynamic Planet
9. Earthquakes and Volcanoes
10. Weathering, Karst Landscapes, and Mass Movement
11. River Systems and Landforms
12. Wind Processes and Desert Landscapes
13. The Oceans, Coastal Processes and Landforms
14. Glacial and Periglacial Landscapes
15. The Geography of Soils
16. Ecosystems and Biomes
17. Earth, Humans, and the New Millennium

Special thanks to our web authors - Ginger H. Birkeland and Tim Lee