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This 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 chapter provides the reader with a general introduction to each subject area. This edition has been completely revised and updated. Many 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.Schultz, Jurgen is the author of 'Ecozones of the World: The Ecological Division of the Geosphere - Jurgen Schultz - Hardcover' with ISBN 9783540582939 and ISBN 3540582932.
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