The Essential Earth,. 2nd editionopens students' eyes to the physical world around them and teaches them how scientists explore it. The book presents a well-focused introduction to the basics of geology that emphasizes the process ofscience and how humans interact with Earth. INDICE: Why We Study Earth.How We Study Earth.Plate Tectonics: The Unifying Theory of Geology.Earth Materials: Minerals and Rocks.Igneous Processes and Volcanism.Sedimentation: Rocks Formed by Surface Processes.Deformation and Metamorphism.Timing the Geologic Record.History of Earth.The Climate System and Glaciation.The Hydrologic Cycle and Groundwater.Shaping Earth's Surface: Streams, Coastlines, and Wind.Earthquakes and Earth Structure.Human Impact on Earth's Environment
- ISBN: 978-1-4292-5524-0
- Editorial: W.H. Freeman
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 464
- Fecha Publicación: 08/08/2012
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Desconocido