INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY 
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Class Schedule (A very tentative outline)

Last edited: 12/27/04
Class Procedures

Introduction to Physical Geography

1 + 2-- Is the Earth's surface fixed or changing
        Units 2 and 29

Part 1: Understanding Global Climate Patterns
3 -- Why O2 and N2 in the atmosphere?
        Unit 4 (pp. 48-54) and 6

4 -- Should August be hotter than May?
       Units 5,7, and 8

5 -- Why does it stay hot at night when its humid?

6 -- Global Circulation Patterns in the Atmosphere
       Units 9 and 10

7 -- Do you have dry, itchy skin in the winter?
       Unit 12

8, 9 and 10 -- Climatic zones: description and explanation

Part 2: Geologic process shaping the land's surface

Additional Information and Photos can be found at these pages: Igneous Rocks (1) ; Igneous Rocks (2) ; Weathering and Erosion ; Sedimentary Rocks ; Metamorphic Rocks

11-- Why is there dry land?      
       Unit 29

13-- What is the age of the ocean basins?
       Unit 32