Elementary Physical Geography (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Ralph S. Tarr

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0484247808 ISBN 13: 9780484247801

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Discover how the land, sea, and winds carve our planet into ever-changing shapes, explained in clear, student-friendly terms.

Elementary Physical Geography by Ralph S. Tarr presents a structured look at how coasts, continents, and oceans develop over time. The text connects weathering, erosion, and denudation to the landforms we see today, using simple explanations and illustrative figures. It emphasizes that the Earth's surface is always in motion and shaped by both external forces and internal processes.

Readers will gain a practical view of topics such as glacial erosion, the movement of rocks, the differences between ocean bottoms and land elevations, and the way continents and basins have formed. The book also points to key reference works and real-world observations to support a grounded understanding of physical geography.

• How weathering and erosion sculpt coastlines, mountains, and plains
• The role of ice, water, and gravity in shaping the Earth’s surface
• Differences between ocean depths and land elevations, and how continents are organized
• Connections between geological ideas and everyday landscapes

Ideal for readers of science who want a solid, approachable overview of the forces that shape our world.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0484247808
• ISBN 13: 9780484247801
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 557