Deserts: Geology and Resources by A. S. Walker
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"Deserts: Geology and Resources" by A. S. Walker is a scientific publication likely written in the late 20th century. The book explores the characteristics, formation, and ecological and geological significance of deserts, including their mineral resources and the effects of human activity. It serves as a comprehensive guide to understanding deserts as both geological structures and ecosystems, detailing their dynamics and the challenges they face. The content of the book delves into
various aspects of deserts, discussing their classification, atmospheric influences, and unique earth processes such as wind erosion and the formation of sand dunes. Walker examines specific desert types, including trade wind, midlatitude, rain shadow, coastal, monsoon, and polar deserts, articulating the environmental conditions that shape them. The text emphasizes the delicate balance of desert ecosystems, the resources found within them, and the increasing threats of desertification driven by human activities and climate change, urging responsible management and preservation of these vital regions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Walker, A. S. (Alta Sharon), 1942- |
|---|---|
| Title | Deserts: Geology and Resources |
| Credits |
Produced by Stephen Hutcheson, Dave Morgan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 54.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | GB: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Physical geography |
| Subject | Deserts -- Research |
| Subject | Desertification -- Research |
| Subject | Hazardous geographic environments -- Research |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 47108 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-47108-2 |
| Release Date | Oct 14, 2014 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 553 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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