A new and thoroughly updated edition of this popular practical guide to the science of the Earth's surface.Now fully illustrated in colour, Philip's Geography Dictionary presents an extensive and up-to-date A-Z survey covering both physical and human geography. It contains over 1,500 entries, ranging in scope from ablation and abrasion to urban morphology and zero population growth. Clear, easy-to-understand definitions are accompanied by a careful system of cross-referencing which guides the reader from one related entry to another. The text is enhanced by a useful selection of line drawings and informative tabular matter.Philip's Geography Dictionary is illustrated in full colour with more than 100 diagrams carefully prepared to enhance the explanations in the text. There are also numerous charts and tables.Philip's Geography Dictionary will be of great value to students of geography at GCSE or Standard Grade and above, and to anyone who is interested in this fascinating subject.Main map scale: