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Physical Geography
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Mục lục· 127 mục
- 02: Physical Geography
- 2.01: Introduction to Physical Geography
- 2.02: Scientific and Geographic Inquiry
- 2.03: Scientific Method
- 2.04: Geographic Grid System
- 2.05: Geospatial Technology
- 2.06: Summary
- 03: The Universe
- 3.01: Introduction to the Universe
- 3.02: Video- The History of Our World in 18 Minutes
- 3.03: Expanding Universe
- 3.04: Formation of the Universe
- 3.05: Dark Matter and Dark Energy
- 3.06: Star Systems
- 3.07: Types of Galaxies
- 3.08: Milky Way Galaxy
- 3.09: Star Energy
- 3.10: Star Classification
- 3.11: Measuring Distant Stars
- 04: Planet Earth
- 4.01: Introduction to the Planet Earth
- 4.02: Earth as a Planetary Body
- 4.03: Earths Motions
- 4.04: Earths Surface Features
- 4.05: Defining Rock Types
- 4.06: The Rock Cycle
- 4.07: Igneous Rocks
- 4.08: Sedimentary Rocks
- 4.09: Metamorphic Rock
- 4.10: Video- The Story of the Earth
- 05: Plate Tectonics
- 5.01: Introduction to Plate Tectonics
- 5.02: Understanding Earths Interior
- 5.03: The Composition and Structure of Earth
- 5.04: Theory of Continental Drift
- 5.05: Sea Floor Spreading
- 5.06: Earths Tectonic Plates
- 5.07: Tectonic Plate Boundaries
- 5.08: Earths Changing Surface
- 5.09: Plate Tectonics Theory
- 06: Tectonic Forces
- 6.01: Introduction to Tectonic Forces
- 6.02: Causes and Types of Tectonic Stress
- 6.03: Geologic Structures
- 6.04: Causes of Earthquakes
- 6.05: Earthquake Zones
- 6.06: Seismic Waves
- 6.07: Annual Earthquakes
- 6.08: Earthquake Prediction
- 6.09: Where Volcanoes Are Located
- 6.10: Magma Composition
- 6.11: Predicting Volcanic Eruptions
- 6.12: Types of Volcanoes
- 6.13: Volcanic Landforms and Geothermal Activity
- 6.14: Hazards and Benefits of Volcanic Activity
- 07: Weathering Erosion and Deposition
- 7.01: Introduction to Weathering Erosion and Deposition
- 7.02: Weathering Processes
- 7.03: Influences on Weathering
- 7.04: Factors that Influence Mass Wasting
- 7.05: Types of Mass Wasting
- 7.06: Limiting Mass Wasting Potential
- 7.07: Subsidence
- 7.08: Erosion and Deposition by Streams
- 7.09: Ground Water Erosion and Deposition
- 7.10: Wave Action and Erosion
- 7.11: Transport of Particles by Wind
- 7.12: Formation and Movement of Glaciers
- 7.13: Climate Change and Glacial Loss
- 08: Earths Fresh Water
- 8.01: Introduction to Earths Fresh Water
- 8.02: Distribution of Earths Water
- 8.03: Streams and Rivers
- 8.04: Divides
- 8.05: Wetlands
- 8.06: Floods
- 8.07: Groundwater
- 09: Oceans and Coastal Environments
- 9.01: Introduction to Oceans and Coastal Environments
- 9.02: Significance of the Oceans
- 9.03: Layers of the Ocean
- 9.04: Waves
- 9.05: Tidal Waves
- 9.06: Surface Currents
- 9.07: Shape of the Ocean Basin
- 9.08: Local and Surface Currents
- 9.09: Deep Currents
- 9.10: Studying the Seafloor
- 9.11: Hydrothermal Vents
- 9.12: Oceanic Zone
- 9.13: Interactions Among Ocean Organisms
- 9.14: Types of Ocean Organisms
- 9.15: Ocean Resources
- 10: The Atmosphere
- 10.01: Introduction to the Atmosphere
- 10.02: Significance of the Atmosphere
- 10.03: Atmospheric Gasses
- 10.04: Layers of the Atmosphere
- 10.05: Atmospheric Energy Temperature and Heat
- 10.06: Energy from the Sun
- 10.07: Heat Transfer in the Atmosphere
- 10.08: Atmospheric Movements and Flow
- 10.09: Global Atmospheric Circulations
- 10.10: The Polar Front and Jet Streams
- 11: Weather Processes and Systems
- 11.01: Introduction to Weather Processes and Systems
- 11.02: Weather and Atmospheric Water
- 11.03: Air Masses
- 11.04: Weather Front
- 11.05: Thunderstorms
- 11.06: Tornadoes
- 11.07: Cyclones
- 11.08: Collecting Weather Data
- 12: Climate Systems and Change
- 12.01: Introduction to Climate Systems and Change
- 12.02: Controls of Climate
- 12.03: Climate Zones and Biomes
- 12.04: Tropical Moist Climates (Group A)
- 12.05: Dry Climates (Group B)
- 12.06: Moist Subtropical Mid-latitude (Group C)
- 12.07: Humid Continental (Group D)
- 12.08: Polar Climates (Group E)
- 12.09: Hightland Climates (Group H)
- 12.10: Climate Change in Earth History
- 12.11: Short-term Climate Changes
- 12.12: Causes of Long-term Climate Change
- 12.13: Anthropogenic Climate Change