Part 2 Matter, Energy, and Our Planet: Understanding Physical Geography

by Michael Pidwirny

This eBook contains two chapters from the larger work Understanding Physical Chapter 3: Matter, Energy and the Universe and Chapter 4: Solar Radiation and the Earth. This eBook was written for students taking introductory Physical Geography taught at a college or university. The author of this eBook, Michael Pidwirny, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Earth, Environmental and Geographic Science at the University of British Columbia, Okanagan Campus, located in Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada. Michael teaches courses in Physical Geography, Environmental Science, Anthropogenic Climate Change, and Statistical Analysis in Earth Science and Geography. He is extremely interested in the use of computer technology to enhance the learning experience of students. Michael's main research interest deals with the analysis of historical and simulation model climate data to determine how human caused climate change will influence North American and European ski resorts.

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First published August 4, 2015