Earth Science the Easy Way

Name: Earth Science the Easy Way
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ISBN: 9780764121463

ISBN-10: 0764121464

ISBN-13: 9780764121463

Edition: 2003

Authors: Alan D. Sills

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This new addition toBarron's Easy Wayseries introduces the concept of Earth System Science and explains how the new emphasis on the Earth System approach is revolutionizing our understanding of global-scale Earth processes and changes. Separate chapters cover the Earth’s major systems (atmosphere, hydrosphere cryosphere, geosphere, and biosphere); the Big Bang and alternate theories of the universe’s origin; galaxies, stellar evolution, and other space phenomena; our solar system; the Earth–Moon system; geology and the geolologic time scale; plate tectonics and continental drift; weathering and erosion; the world’s oceans and atmosphere; and environmental considerations.

Book details

List price: $16.99
Copyright year: 2003
Publisher: Kaplan Publishing
Publication date: 10/1/2003
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 377
Size: 8.00" wide x 11.00" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 1.628
Language: English



Earth Science The Easy Way 0764121464


Introduction


Preface


What Is Earth Systems Science?


Astronomy: A Study of the Universe and Earth’S Place in it


Beyond Our Solar System:


A Study of the Universe Our Solar System


The Earth–Moon System


Geology: A Study Of Earth’S Surface and Its Interior


Minerals and Rocks— Evidence of Continual


Change Geologic Time and Dating Rocks


Plate Tectonics—Our Dynamic Planet


Volcanoes Earth’s Surface


Oceanography and Water on Earth


Water, Water Everywhere The World’s


The Dynamic Oceans


Atmospheric Science—the Study of Our Atmosphere, Weather, and Climate


Earth’s Atmosphere Climate and Climatic Zones


Atmospheric Moisture, Pressure, and Winds


Weather and Weather Systems Practice Exam


Index