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Physical Geography

Geosciences
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Contents· 127 sections
  1. 02: Physical Geography
  2. 2.01: Introduction to Physical Geography
  3. 2.02: Scientific and Geographic Inquiry
  4. 2.03: Scientific Method
  5. 2.04: Geographic Grid System
  6. 2.05: Geospatial Technology
  7. 2.06: Summary
  8. 03: The Universe
  9. 3.01: Introduction to the Universe
  10. 3.02: Video- The History of Our World in 18 Minutes
  11. 3.03: Expanding Universe
  12. 3.04: Formation of the Universe
  13. 3.05: Dark Matter and Dark Energy
  14. 3.06: Star Systems
  15. 3.07: Types of Galaxies
  16. 3.08: Milky Way Galaxy
  17. 3.09: Star Energy
  18. 3.10: Star Classification
  19. 3.11: Measuring Distant Stars
  20. 04: Planet Earth
  21. 4.01: Introduction to the Planet Earth
  22. 4.02: Earth as a Planetary Body
  23. 4.03: Earths Motions
  24. 4.04: Earths Surface Features
  25. 4.05: Defining Rock Types
  26. 4.06: The Rock Cycle
  27. 4.07: Igneous Rocks
  28. 4.08: Sedimentary Rocks
  29. 4.09: Metamorphic Rock
  30. 4.10: Video- The Story of the Earth
  31. 05: Plate Tectonics
  32. 5.01: Introduction to Plate Tectonics
  33. 5.02: Understanding Earths Interior
  34. 5.03: The Composition and Structure of Earth
  35. 5.04: Theory of Continental Drift
  36. 5.05: Sea Floor Spreading
  37. 5.06: Earths Tectonic Plates
  38. 5.07: Tectonic Plate Boundaries
  39. 5.08: Earths Changing Surface
  40. 5.09: Plate Tectonics Theory
  41. 06: Tectonic Forces
  42. 6.01: Introduction to Tectonic Forces
  43. 6.02: Causes and Types of Tectonic Stress
  44. 6.03: Geologic Structures
  45. 6.04: Causes of Earthquakes
  46. 6.05: Earthquake Zones
  47. 6.06: Seismic Waves
  48. 6.07: Annual Earthquakes
  49. 6.08: Earthquake Prediction
  50. 6.09: Where Volcanoes Are Located
  51. 6.10: Magma Composition
  52. 6.11: Predicting Volcanic Eruptions
  53. 6.12: Types of Volcanoes
  54. 6.13: Volcanic Landforms and Geothermal Activity
  55. 6.14: Hazards and Benefits of Volcanic Activity
  56. 07: Weathering Erosion and Deposition
  57. 7.01: Introduction to Weathering Erosion and Deposition
  58. 7.02: Weathering Processes
  59. 7.03: Influences on Weathering
  60. 7.04: Factors that Influence Mass Wasting
  61. 7.05: Types of Mass Wasting
  62. 7.06: Limiting Mass Wasting Potential
  63. 7.07: Subsidence
  64. 7.08: Erosion and Deposition by Streams
  65. 7.09: Ground Water Erosion and Deposition
  66. 7.10: Wave Action and Erosion
  67. 7.11: Transport of Particles by Wind
  68. 7.12: Formation and Movement of Glaciers
  69. 7.13: Climate Change and Glacial Loss
  70. 08: Earths Fresh Water
  71. 8.01: Introduction to Earths Fresh Water
  72. 8.02: Distribution of Earths Water
  73. 8.03: Streams and Rivers
  74. 8.04: Divides
  75. 8.05: Wetlands
  76. 8.06: Floods
  77. 8.07: Groundwater
  78. 09: Oceans and Coastal Environments
  79. 9.01: Introduction to Oceans and Coastal Environments
  80. 9.02: Significance of the Oceans
  81. 9.03: Layers of the Ocean
  82. 9.04: Waves
  83. 9.05: Tidal Waves
  84. 9.06: Surface Currents
  85. 9.07: Shape of the Ocean Basin
  86. 9.08: Local and Surface Currents
  87. 9.09: Deep Currents
  88. 9.10: Studying the Seafloor
  89. 9.11: Hydrothermal Vents
  90. 9.12: Oceanic Zone
  91. 9.13: Interactions Among Ocean Organisms
  92. 9.14: Types of Ocean Organisms
  93. 9.15: Ocean Resources
  94. 10: The Atmosphere
  95. 10.01: Introduction to the Atmosphere
  96. 10.02: Significance of the Atmosphere
  97. 10.03: Atmospheric Gasses
  98. 10.04: Layers of the Atmosphere
  99. 10.05: Atmospheric Energy Temperature and Heat
  100. 10.06: Energy from the Sun
  101. 10.07: Heat Transfer in the Atmosphere
  102. 10.08: Atmospheric Movements and Flow
  103. 10.09: Global Atmospheric Circulations
  104. 10.10: The Polar Front and Jet Streams
  105. 11: Weather Processes and Systems
  106. 11.01: Introduction to Weather Processes and Systems
  107. 11.02: Weather and Atmospheric Water
  108. 11.03: Air Masses
  109. 11.04: Weather Front
  110. 11.05: Thunderstorms
  111. 11.06: Tornadoes
  112. 11.07: Cyclones
  113. 11.08: Collecting Weather Data
  114. 12: Climate Systems and Change
  115. 12.01: Introduction to Climate Systems and Change
  116. 12.02: Controls of Climate
  117. 12.03: Climate Zones and Biomes
  118. 12.04: Tropical Moist Climates (Group A)
  119. 12.05: Dry Climates (Group B)
  120. 12.06: Moist Subtropical Mid-latitude (Group C)
  121. 12.07: Humid Continental (Group D)
  122. 12.08: Polar Climates (Group E)
  123. 12.09: Hightland Climates (Group H)
  124. 12.10: Climate Change in Earth History
  125. 12.11: Short-term Climate Changes
  126. 12.12: Causes of Long-term Climate Change
  127. 12.13: Anthropogenic Climate Change