A Natural History of the Mojave Desert, A Natural History of the Mojave Desert by Walker, Lawrence R. -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Cover Title Page Copyright Page Contents List of Tables and Boxes Preface Map of the Mojave Desert Introduction: An Invitation to Explore

An Intriguing Natural History A Sensory Experience Human Influences General Themes Scope

Part I. Deserts of the World

Chapter 1. Causes of Aridity

Definition of a Desert Definition of Aridity High-Pressure Zones Rain Shadows Continentality Cold Ocean Currents Additional Causes

Chapter 2. Deserts of the World

Sahara Desert Atacama Desert Gobi Desert Australian Deserts Polar Deserts North American Deserts Summary

Part II. The MOjave Desert

Chapter 3. Physical Characteristics

Precipitation Temperature Past Climates Geography Geology Soils Summary

Chapter 4. Water

Pleistocene Patterns Rivers Riparian Zones Springs Tinajas Playas Summary

Chapter 5. Plants

Biogeography and Biodiversity Playas Alkali Scrub Shrublands Uplands Wetlands Sand Dunes Plant Adaptations Plant Interactions Summary

Chapter 6. Animals

Biogeography and Biodiversity Playas Alkali Scrub Shrublands Uplands Canyons Wetlands Sand Dunes Animal Adaptations Animal Interactions Summary

Chapter 7. Human Adaptations

Early Occupants Native Americans Western Expansion Mining and Modern Roads Railroads Military Modern Adaptations Summary

Chapter 8. Disruptions

Droughts Floods: Erosion and Deposition Wind: Erosion and Deposition Invasive Plants and Fire Invasive Animals Climate Change Other Human Influences Summary

Chapter 9. Management

Conservation Restoration Legislation and Education Summary

Chapter 10. Special Places

Geological Wonders Water in the Desert Climatic Extremes Biodiversity Hotspots Humans in the Past Humans in the Present

Chapter 11. Future Prospects

Current Status Future Scenarios The Way Forward Final Musings

Appendix 1. Common and Latin Names of Animals Appendix 2. Common and Latin Names of Plants Appendix 3. Conversion from English to Metric Units Appendix 4. Plant and Animal Strategies to Survive in Arid Climates Appendix 5. Indigenous Uses of Plants Glossary Suggested Readings Index