Applied Geography: Principles and PracticeMichael Pacione Routledge, 2002 M03 11 - 664 pages Applied Geography offers an invaluable introduction to useful research in physical, environmental and human geography and provides a new focus and reference point for investigating and understanding problem-orientated research. Forty-nine leading experts in the field introduce and explore research which crosses the traditional boundary between physical and human geography. A wide range of key issues and contemporary debates are within the books main sections, which cover: natural and environmental hazards environmental change and management challenges of the human environment techniques of spatial analysis Applied geography is the application of geographic knowledge and skills to identify the nature and causes of social, economic and environmental problems and inform policies which lead to their resolution. |
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... Areas currently experiencing problems duetoacid precipitation and areas likely to develop problems in the future 4.1A classification of extreme weather and weatherrelated events 4.2 Maps of the cyclone hazard in the South China Sea area ...
... Areas currently experiencing problems duetoacid precipitation and areas likely to develop problems in the future 4.1A classification of extreme weather and weatherrelated events 4.2 Maps of the cyclone hazard in the South China Sea area ...
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... Area and production of irrigated wheat in Saudi Arabia 12.7 New irrigated areas in the Euphrates basin of Turkey 13.1 Areas with significant reserves of woody vegetation and woodfuel supply chains to main cities in northern Yemen 15.1 ...
... Area and production of irrigated wheat in Saudi Arabia 12.7 New irrigated areas in the Euphrates basin of Turkey 13.1 Areas with significant reserves of woody vegetation and woodfuel supply chains to main cities in northern Yemen 15.1 ...
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... areas of alkaline bedrockare less susceptible to acidification because of the presence of bicarbonate anions (HCO3 ).Areas of acidicbedrock suchas granite orthosewith acidicsoils, peatsand lakesare particularly susceptible to ...
... areas of alkaline bedrockare less susceptible to acidification because of the presence of bicarbonate anions (HCO3 ).Areas of acidicbedrock suchas granite orthosewith acidicsoils, peatsand lakesare particularly susceptible to ...
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... areas are themselves major producers and/or receivers of acidprecipitation. The data given in Tables 3.1 and3.2 show ... Areas currently experiencing problems due to acid precipitation and areas likely to develop problems in the future ...
... areas are themselves major producers and/or receivers of acidprecipitation. The data given in Tables 3.1 and3.2 show ... Areas currently experiencing problems due to acid precipitation and areas likely to develop problems in the future ...
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... areas, ecological damage canbe considerable. Thisis exemplifiedby blanket peats in the Pennines of theUK. According ... areas, e.g. southern Poland, than in areas where there is little such damage. 3. Theimpact ofacid precipitation on ...
... areas, ecological damage canbe considerable. Thisis exemplifiedby blanket peats in the Pennines of theUK. According ... areas, e.g. southern Poland, than in areas where there is little such damage. 3. Theimpact ofacid precipitation on ...
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