This first year Geography textbook takes a holistic approach to Geography by incorporating elements of physical, human and regional geography, as well as bringing in methods and perspectives from spatial information science.. This textbook applies a fundamental geographical approach to understanding our globally changing world by looking at local processes which are linked to larger global processes and events. For example mining and its effects are a global issue and we can see how these unfold in BC. A further example is the recent apology to First Nation peoples on the residential school treatment, as similar events occur in the US, Ireland and Australia. Processes of urbanization, a phenomenon which people all over the globe are experiencing, can be seen in Vancouver with our discussion of the city’s development. Geography students, indeed all first year students, need to be able to critically assess their own contexts and environments in order to properly engage with our continually globalizing world.

National Science Teacher Association's Elementary collection of Earth's Changing Surface. A collection of articles and web pages that provide information regarding the topic of Earth's Changing Surface.

Passage describing plate tectonics, plate boundaries, earth's layers and earth's magnetic fields. Includes vocabulary definitions.

Essentials of Geographic Information Systems integrates key concepts behind the technology with practical concerns and real-world applications. Recognizing that many potential GIS users are nonspecialists or may only need a few maps, this book is designed to be accessible, pragmatic, and concise. Essentials of Geographic Information Systems also illustrates how GIS is used to ask questions, inform choices, and guide policy. From the melting of the polar ice caps to privacy issues associated with mapping, this book provides a gentle, yet substantive, introduction to the use and application of digital maps, mapping, and GIS.

The significance of "Program #1: Salt Lake Empire" is discussed in this full program from the 22-part video series THE GEOGRAPHY OF UTAH, conceived and written by Albert L. Fisher, PhD (University of Utah) in the early 1980s. Program One examines the mistaken interpretation of Utah as a remote and isolated locale. The significance of the Salt Lake Empire as an economic, social, cultural, religious, and health service center is identified and explored. The entire GEOGRAPHY OF UTAH series encompasses the political, cultural, historical and sociological geography of the state of Utah. It describes the activities, the land and the people. Much of the video material was videotaped on location throughout the state of Utah, giving the student and interested viewer valuable field trip experiences. You will find that even though the series was produced several decades ago, Utah's issues and its landforms have virtually remained the same, although many of the players have changed.

The significance of "Program #2: Utah Landforms, Part 1" is discussed in this full program from the 22-part video series THE GEOGRAPHY OF UTAH, conceived and written by Albert L. Fisher, PhD (University of Utah) in the early 1980s. The two programs on landforms describe the three major physiographic provinces: The Rocky Mountain province, containing the Uintah and Wasatch mountain ranges; the Great Basin province with its mountains, basins, salt deserts, and the Great Salt Lake; and the Colorado Plateau province, containing the high plateaus, the Canyonlands, and the Uintah Basin. Part 1 specifically details the Colorado Plateau and its contribution to the state's economy, beauty, and future growth. The entire GEOGRAPHY OF UTAH series encompasses the political, cultural, historical and sociological geography of the state of Utah. It describes the activities, the land and the people. Much of the video material was videotaped on location throughout the state of Utah, giving the student and interested viewer valuable field trip experiences. You will find that even though the series was produced several decades ago, Utah's issues and its landforms have virtually remained the same, although many of the players have changed.

The significance of "Program #3: Utah Landforms, Part 2" is discussed in this full program from the 22-part video series THE GEOGRAPHY OF UTAH, conceived and written by Albert L. Fisher, PhD (University of Utah) in the early 1980s. The two programs on landforms describe the three major physiographic provinces: The Rocky Mountain province, containing the Uintah and Wasatch mountain ranges; the Great Basin province with its mountains, basins, salt deserts, and the Great Salt Lake; and the Colorado Plateau province, containing the high plateaus, the Canyonlands, and the Uintah Basin. Part 2 specifically describes the Great Basin and Rocky Mountain Provinces. The importance of ancient Lake Bonneville and the Great Salt Lake in the development of Great Basin geography is described. Also highlighted are the effects of Utah's natural hazards--earthquakes, slides, and slumps--on land use and urban development. The entire GEOGRAPHY OF UTAH series encompasses the political, cultural, historical and sociological geography of the state of Utah. It describes the activities, the land and the people. Much of the video material was videotaped on location throughout the state of Utah, giving the student and interested viewer valuable field trip experiences. You will find that even though the series was produced several decades ago, Utah's issues and its landforms have virtually remained the same, although many of the players have changed.

The significance of "Program #4: Climate, Soil and Vegetation" is discussed in this full program from the 22-part video series THE GEOGRAPHY OF UTAH, conceived and written by Albert L. Fisher, PhD (University of Utah) in the early 1980s. Program Four relates the climate, soil, and vegetation of the state to man's use of the land. Mark Eubank, President of Weatherbank Reporting Services for Radio and Television Stations in the Intermountain West underscores the changeability and peculiarities of Utah weather. The program closes with weather-related natural hazards: floods, wind, fire, and avalanches. The entire GEOGRAPHY OF UTAH series encompasses the political, cultural, historical and sociological geography of the state of Utah. It describes the activities, the land and the people. Much of the video material was videotaped on location throughout the state of Utah, giving the student and interested viewer valuable field trip experiences. You will find that even though the series was produced several decades ago, Utah's issues and its landforms have virtually remained the same, although many of the players have changed.

The significance of "Program #5: Early History & Planning" is discussed in this full program from the 22-part video series THE GEOGRAPHY OF UTAH, conceived and written by Albert L. Fisher, PhD (University of Utah) in the early 1980s. Program Five examines the early historical geography of Utah. The early Mormon migration to Utah is traced, and descriptions of how the early Mormon Pioneers implemented Brigham Young's planning principles are discussed. The entire GEOGRAPHY OF UTAH series encompasses the political, cultural, historical and sociological geography of the state of Utah. It describes the activities, the land and the people. Much of the video material was videotaped on location throughout the state of Utah, giving the student and interested viewer valuable field trip experiences. You will find that even though the series was produced several decades ago, Utah's issues and its landforms have virtually remained the same, although many of the players have changed.

The significance of "Program #6: Planning and Settlement" is discussed in this full program from the 22-part video series THE GEOGRAPHY OF UTAH, conceived and written by Albert L. Fisher, PhD (University of Utah) in the early 1980s. Program Six describes the early Cooperative and United Order movements and their importance to the early Mormon economy. The colonization and migration to southern Utah, California, and Nevada are summarized. The age stratification of different neighborhoods along the Wasatch Front is described, and the development picture for Utah's economy and growth are reviewed. The entire GEOGRAPHY OF UTAH series encompasses the political, cultural, historical and sociological geography of the state of Utah. It describes the activities, the land and the people. Much of the video material was videotaped on location throughout the state of Utah, giving the student and interested viewer valuable field trip experiences. You will find that even though the series was produced several decades ago, Utah's issues and its landforms have virtually remained the same, although many of the players have changed.

The significance of "Program #7: Geography of Native Americans" is discussed in this full program from the 22-part video series THE GEOGRAPHY OF UTAH, conceived and written by Albert L. Fisher, PhD (University of Utah) in the early 1980s. Program Seven describes the early Indian inhabitants of Utah and discusses, through the use of interviews with tribal leaders, areas of concern to the Native American population: reservation vs. urban lifestyle, culture, economics, business enterprises, and history. The entire GEOGRAPHY OF UTAH series encompasses the political, cultural, historical and sociological geography of the state of Utah. It describes the activities, the land and the people. Much of the video material was videotaped on location throughout the state of Utah, giving the student and interested viewer valuable field trip experiences. You will find that even though the series was produced several decades ago, Utah's issues and its landforms have virtually remained the same, although many of the players have changed.

The significance of "Program #8: Geography of Minorities" is discussed in this full program from the 22-part video series THE GEOGRAPHY OF UTAH, conceived and written by Albert L. Fisher, PhD (University of Utah) in the early 1980s. Program Eight identifies the United States Census designated minorities of Utah--Spanish Origin, Black, Asian, and Pacific Islander. The history and early settlement patterns of these groups are discussed; and current trends in population, settlement patterns, education, economics, and culture are described. The entire GEOGRAPHY OF UTAH series encompasses the political, cultural, historical and sociological geography of the state of Utah. It describes the activities, the land and the people. Much of the video material was videotaped on location throughout the state of Utah, giving the student and interested viewer valuable field trip experiences. You will find that even though the series was produced several decades ago, Utah's issues and its landforms have virtually remained the same, although many of the players have changed.

The significance of "Program #9: Geography of Religion" is discussed in this full program from the 22-part video series THE GEOGRAPHY OF UTAH, conceived and written by Albert L. Fisher, PhD (University of Utah) in the early 1980s. Program Nine discusses the importance religion holds for understanding Utah's pioneer past, its present, and future. Traditional areas of Mormon influence and the notion of "Mormon Territoriality" are described; non-Mormon religions and their contributions to the state are highlighted. The distribution of, and roles played by, the numerous religious groups of the state are reviewed. The entire GEOGRAPHY OF UTAH series encompasses the political, cultural, historical and sociological geography of the state of Utah. It describes the activities, the land and the people. Much of the video material was videotaped on location throughout the state of Utah, giving the student and interested viewer valuable field trip experiences. You will find that even though the series was produced several decades ago, Utah's issues and its landforms h

The significance of "Program #10: Land Ownership & Land Use" is discussed in this full program from the 22-part video series THE GEOGRAPHY OF UTAH, conceived and written by Albert L. Fisher, PhD (University of Utah) in the early 1980s. Program Ten begins a series of programs treating man's use of Utah's natural resources. "Land Ownership and Land Use" in Utah identifies the variety of federal and local owners and managers of Utah's lands. Interviews are conducted with the Bureau of Land Management, the U.S. Forest Service, the National Park Service, and the Utah State Land Board. Lorin Moench of the Thousand Peaks Ranch comments on private land ownership and the rationale behind the Sagebrush Rebellion. The entire GEOGRAPHY OF UTAH series encompasses the political, cultural, historical and sociological geography of the state of Utah. It describes the activities, the land and the people. Much of the video material was videotaped on location throughout the state of Utah, giving the student and interested viewer valuable field trip experiences. You will find that even though the series was produced several decades ago, Utah's issues and its landforms have virtually remained the same, although many of the players have changed.

The significance of "Program #11: Utah Agriculture, Part 1" is discussed in this full program from the 22-part video series THE GEOGRAPHY OF UTAH, conceived and written by Albert L. Fisher, PhD (University of Utah) in the early 1980s. Two programs consider agriculture from a land- and water-use perspective. Number Eleven, Part 1, challenges the perception that Utah is basically an agricultural and rural state. The typical Utah farm and ranch operations are discussed, and the importance of water, methods of irrigation, and problems facing Utah's farmers and ranchers are described. The entire GEOGRAPHY OF UTAH series encompasses the political, cultural, historical and sociological geography of the state of Utah. It describes the activities, the land and the people. Much of the video material was videotaped on location throughout the state of Utah, giving the student and interested viewer valuable field trip experiences. You will find that even though the series was produced several decades ago, Utah's issues and its landforms have virtually remained the same, although many of the players have changed.

The significance of "Program #12: Utah Agriculture, Part 2" is discussed in this full program from the 22-part video series THE GEOGRAPHY OF UTAH, conceived and written by Albert L. Fisher, PhD (University of Utah) in the early 1980s. Two programs consider agriculture from a land- and water-use perspective. Number Twelve, Part 2, specifically deals with Utah's agricultural products: cattle, sheep, dairy, grains, hay production, fruits and vegetables, and even turkey and mink farming. The story of Utah's sugar industry is also told. The entire GEOGRAPHY OF UTAH series encompasses the political, cultural, historical and sociological geography of the state of Utah. It describes the activities, the land and the people. Much of the video material was videotaped on location throughout the state of Utah, giving the student and interested viewer valuable field trip experiences. You will find that even though the series was produced several decades ago, Utah's issues and its landforms have virtually remained the same, although many of the players have changed.

The significance of "Program #13: Mining: the Early Period" is discussed in this full program from the 22-part video series THE GEOGRAPHY OF UTAH, conceived and written by Albert L. Fisher, PhD (University of Utah) in the early 1980s. Program Thirteen traces the history of Utah's early mining period, underscoring the cycles of boom and bust in the precious metals and coal industry. Much of the photography used in this production came from the archives of the Utah State Historical Society. The pioneer period, the mining activities of Colonel Patrick Connor, and the importance of the completion of the transcontinental railroad for the growth and prosperity of Utah mining are examined The entire GEOGRAPHY OF UTAH series encompasses the political, cultural, historical and sociological geography of the state of Utah. It describes the activities, the land and the people. Much of the video material was videotaped on location throughout the state of Utah, giving the student and interested viewer valuable field trip experiences. You will find that even though the series was produced several decades ago, Utah's issues and its landforms have virtually remained the same, although many of the players have changed.

The significance of "Program #14: Contemporary Mining & Energy" is discussed in this full program from the 22-part video series THE GEOGRAPHY OF UTAH, conceived and written by Albert L. Fisher, PhD (University of Utah) in the early 1980s. Program Fourteen continues the story of mining and contemporary energy resource development. Utah's coal sites, oil wells, tar sand deposits, and oil shale lands were videotaped especially in and around the discoveries near Bonanza, southeast of Vernal. Experts are consulted in interviews which examine each of Utah's four hydrocarbons in terms of recoverability, costs, and oil equivalency; and the Bingham Canyon Mine of the Kennecott Copper Corporation is examined for its output and mining techniques. The entire GEOGRAPHY OF UTAH series encompasses the political, cultural, historical and sociological geography of the state of Utah. It describes the activities, the land and the people. Much of the video material was videotaped on location throughout the state of Utah, giving the student and interested viewer valuable field trip experiences. You will find that even though the series was produced several decades ago, Utah's issues and its landforms have virtually remained the same, although many of the players have changed.

The significance of "Program #15: Manufacturing and Industry" is discussed in this full program from the 22-part video series THE GEOGRAPHY OF UTAH, conceived and written by Albert L. Fisher, PhD (University of Utah) in the early 1980s. Program Fifteen explores both the historical and contemporary view of manufacturing and industry in Utah. Interviews with representatives of Geneva Steel and Kennecott Copper identify the impact of the industries on Utah's environment, economy, and employment picture. The attractiveness of the state for the development of high technology business is emphasized by Dr. Wayne Brown, founder of Utah's Innovation Center. Emmanuel Floor, President of the Salt Lake International Center reviews the importance and appeal of industrial park growth, especially along the Wasatch Front. The entire GEOGRAPHY OF UTAH series encompasses the political, cultural, historical and sociological geography of the state of Utah. It describes the activities, the land and the people. Much of the video material was videotaped on location throughout the state of Utah, giving the student and interested viewer valuable field trip experiences. You will find that even though the series was produced several decades ago, Utah's issues and its landforms have virtually remained the same, although many of the players have changed.

The significance of "Program #16: Water" is discussed in this full program from the 22-part video series THE GEOGRAPHY OF UTAH, conceived and written by Albert L. Fisher, PhD (University of Utah) in the early 1980s. Program Sixteen identifies Utah as the second driest state in the nation. The importance of water delivery to the area from Ogden to North Salt Lake is illustrated in a discussion of the current Weber Basin Water Project. The nature and scope of the controversial Central Utah Project is also carefully reviewed and illustrated. Underscoring the program is the question of available water sources and future growth for the state of Utah. The entire GEOGRAPHY OF UTAH series encompasses the political, cultural, historical and sociological geography of the state of Utah. It describes the activities, the land and the people. Much of the video material was videotaped on location throughout the state of Utah, giving the student and interested viewer valuable field trip experiences. You will find that even though the series was produced several decades ago, Utah's issues and its landforms have virtually remained the same, although many of the players have changed.