Earth Science and the Environment, Reprint (with CengageNOW Printed Access Card)

by Thompson, Graham R.; Turk, Jon

• ISBN13: 9780538451239
• ISBN10: 0538451238
• Edition: 4th
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2009-07-10
• Publisher: Cengage Learning

Summary

Using two themes, earth systems and environmental issues, EARTH SCIENCE AND THE ENVIRONMENT provides a rich overview of all Earth-related disciplines, including geology, meteorology, hydrology, oceanography, and astronomy. The authors provide a sense of how Earth functions as a single system composed of interacting subsystems and integrates coverage of enviromental issues in both the authoritative narrative and stunning multi-part visuals that emphasize the beauty of Earth science. To further enrich your experience, this earth science textbook is fully integrated with the CengageNOW online tutorial system. Web-based, assessment-driven, and completely flexible, the system provides you with a personalized learning plan based on a diagnostic pre-test to maximize your study time by focusing your attention where it is needed most.

Table of Contents

Earth Systems

Earth Materials and Time

Minerals

Rocks

Geologic Time: A Story in the Rocks

Geologic Resources

Internal Processes

The Active Earth: Plate Tectonics

Earthquakes and the Earth's Structure

Volcanoes and Plutons

Mountains

Surface Processes

Weathering, Soil, and Erosion

Fresh Water: Streams, Lakes, Ground Water, and Wetlands

Water Resources

Glaciers and Ice Ages

Deserts and Wind

The Oceans

Ocean Basins

Oceans and Coastlines

The Atmosphere

The Atmosphere

Energy Balance in the Atmosphere

Moisture, Clouds, and Weather

Climate

Climate Change

Astronomy

Motions in the Heavens

Planets and their Moons

Stars, Space, and Galaxies

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