Examines atmosphere and ocean, solid earth, surface relief and living organism environments in the context of changing conditions and human interactions. Also covered are a study of man's impact on the environment and real-life examples of issues in the study of climate and land forms.

Designed for lecturers and students of physical geography, climatology, biogeography and geomorphology, this text focuses on the theme of environments. The authors examine atmosphere/ocean, solid earth, surface relief and living organism environments in the context of changing conditions and human interactions. The applied nature of physical geography is stressed, including a description of the profession of geography. Extensive coverage of man's impact on the earth's environment is provided, as are real-life examples of current issues in the study of climate, land forms and biogeography.