Stephen J. Reynolds received a B.A. from the University of Texas at El Paso, and an M.S. and a Ph.D. in geosciences from the University of Arizona. Dr. Reynolds is a professor in the School of Earth and Space Exploration at Arizona State University, where he has taught regional geology, earth resources, evolution of landscapes, field studies, and teaching methods. He has directed the geologic framework and mapping program of the Arizona Geological Survey, completing a new Geologic Map of Arizona. As a National Association of Geoscience Teachers distinguished speaker, he has traveled across the country presenting talks and workshops on how to infuse active learning and inquiry into large introductory geology classes. He is a commonly invited speaker to national workshops and symposia on active learning, visualization, and teaching. Dr. Reynolds is the author of the highly successful Exploring Geology.

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Exploring Physical Geography promotes inquiry and science as an active process. It encourages student curiosity and aims to activate existing student knowledge. One way this is done is by employing a learning-cycle approach where students' exploration precedes the introduction of geographic terms and the application of knowledge to a new situation. Another method used is to ensure every concept is covered within two pages allowing students to complete a topic in a short interval of time. This text also contains a wealth of figures to take advantage of the visual and spatial nature of geography and the efficiency of conveying geographic concepts.

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The Nature of Physical Geography
1. Atmospheric Energy and Matter
2. Atmospheric Motion
3. Atmospheric Moisture
4. Weather Systems and Severe Weather
5. Atmosphere - Ocean - Cryosphere Interactions
6. World Climates
7. Water Resources
8. Understanding Landscapes
9. Plate Tectonics and Regional Features
10. Volcanoes, Deformation, and Earthquakes
11. Weathering and Mass Wasting
12. Streams and Flooding
13. Glaciers and Glacial Landforms
14. Coasts and Changing Sea Levels
15. Soils
16. Ecosystems and Biogeochemical Cycles
17. Biomes