Examines the physical systems occurring in desert environments,including climate, hydrology, past and present lakes, weathering,hillslopes, geomorphic surfaces, water as a geomorphic agent, andaeolian processesOffers an accessible introduction to the physical, biological,temporal, and human components of drylandsInvestigates the nature, environmental requirements, andessential geomorphic roles of plants and animals in this stressfulbiological environmentHighlights the impact of human population growth on climate,desertification, water resources, and dust storm activityIncludes an examination of surface/atmosphere interactions andthe impact of ENSO events.

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