The ecozones of the world : the ecological divisions of the geosphere

This abundantly illustrated book provides a fundamental introduction to the ecological zones of the geosphere. The revised edition includes more than 70 new figures and tables, plus detailed maps of agricultural regions and soil classification. A large number of new Anglo-American ecological studies are included, along with a discussion of the correlation between northern ecosystems and the carbon dioxide balance in the global atmosphere. Recent studies have greatly contributed to a better understanding of the earth's ecosystem. This abundantly illustrated book provides a fundamental introduction to the ecological zones of the geosphere. Nine terrestrial ecozones have been distinguished and described in individual chapters with respect to: distribution, climate, relief/hydrology, soil, vegetation/animal life and land use. The first section provides the reader with a general introduction to each subject area.The second edition is a completely revised edition and updated version. A lot of new Anglo-American ecological studies have been taken into consideration. The book also includes more than 70 new figures and tables, including a detailed map on global agricultural regions. The soil classification has been adapted to the revised system of the World Reference Base of Soil Resources (WBR). Another new feature is the discussion of the correlation between northern ecosystems and the carbon dioxide balance in the global atmosphere. Recent studies have greatly contributed to a better understanding of the earth's ecosystem. This abundantly illustrated book provides a fundamental introduction to the ecological zones of the geosphere. Nine terrestrial ecozones have been distinguished and described in individual chapters with respect to: distribution, climate, relief/hydrology, soil vegetation/animal lifeand land use. The first chapter provides the reader with a general introduction to each subject area. The second edition is a competely revised and updated version. A large number of new Anglo-American ecological studies are included. The book also includes more than 70 new figures and tables and detailed maps on global agricultural regions and soil classification. Another new feature is the discussion of the correlation between northern ecosystems and the carbon dioxide balance in the global atmosphere "Recent studies have greatly contributed to a better understanding of the earth's ecosystem. This abundantly illustrated book provides a fundamental introduction to the ecological zones of the geosphere. Nine terrestrial ecozones have been distinguished and described in individual chapters with respect to: distribution, climate, relief/hydrology, soil, vegetation/animal life and land use. The first section provides the reader with a general introduction to each subject area." "The second edition is a completely revised edition and updated version. A lot of new Anglo-American ecological studies have been taken into consideration. The book also includes more than 70 new figures and tables, including a detailed map on global agricultural regions."--Jacket