Geography on File

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EAN/UPC/ISBN Code 9780816070794


Filled with in-depth geographic information, "Geography On File[trademark], 2007 Edition" contains more than 250 revised and updated maps. It provides students, teachers, and librarians with a comprehensive collection of reproducible maps, graphs, and statistical charts, all of which are specifically geared to geography curricula. It reflects recent worldwide demographic shifts, economic growth, and statistical resource summaries, making "Geography On File[trademark], 2007 Edition" an essential addition to libraries and geography classrooms. In this title, maps have been updated, covering such timely topics as: Protected Areas and Grassland; World"s Coral Reefs; Trawling Areas; Dams Around the World; World"s Forest Cover; Nuclear Arms Proliferation; Biological and Chemical Weapons; Personal Computers; and, Landmine Problem. This invaluable resource is divided into sections: physical and human geography from a global perspective, including - General Skills, Climate and Weather, The Earth, People, Economy, and Statistical Resources; regional geography, including - Northern America; Latin America; Europe; The Pacific Realm; South Asia, Southeast Asia, and East Asia; North Africa and Southwest Asia; Sub-Saharan Africa; and, The Commonwealth of Independent States; Economy, Energy, and Environment, including - Petroleum Production and Consumption, Natural Gas Production and Consumption, Coal Production and Consumption, and Nuclear Power Plants.