Applications and Investigations in Earth Science

by Tarbuck, Edward J.; Lutgens, Frederick K; Tasa, Dennis G.

• ISBN13: 9780134746241
• ISBN10: 0134746244
• eBook ISBN(s): 9780134777382, 9780134800806
• Additional ISBN(s): 9780321689559
• Edition: 9th
• Format: Lab Manual
• Copyright: 2018-02-05
• Publisher: Pearson

About This Book

Applications and Investigations in Earth Science, 9th Edition

ISBN: 9780134746241

Applications and Investigations in Earth Science is a comprehensive lab manual designed for introductory Earth Science courses. This book is a go-to resource for students and educators alike, offering a detailed exploration of Earth's systems through flexible, hands-on exercises.

Who Uses It?

Primarily, this book is used by students and instructors in introductory Earth Science lab courses at the college and university levels. It's also a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the basic principles and concepts of the Earth sciences, including professionals looking to refresh their knowledge or expand their understanding of geological, oceanographic, meteorological, and astronomical processes.

History and Editions

The 9th edition of Applications and Investigations in Earth Science has been updated to include new lab exercises and interactive tools. This edition features a new lab on Volcanism and Volcanic Hazards, new Mastering™ Geology Project Condor videos, Mobile Field Trips, and MapMaster 2.0 interactive maps—all designed to boost student understanding of Earth's processes. The book has been widely praised for its concise coverage and dynamic illustrations by Dennis Tasa.

Author and Other Works

The authors of Applications and Investigations in Earth Science are Edward J. Tarbuck, Frederick K. Lutgens, and Dennis G. Tasa. Edward Tarbuck and Frederick Lutgens are well-known for their contributions to Earth Science textbooks, while Dennis Tasa brings his expertise in illustration to the text, ensuring that it remains engaging and easy to understand.

Detailed Information

ISBNs and Formats

• Hardcover: ISBN-13: 9780134746241
• eTextbook: ISBN-13: 9780135213179
• eTextbook: ISBN-13: 9780135213186
• Related ISBNs:
• 9780134777382
• 9780134800721
• 9780134800806
• 9780135213179
• 9780135213186

Publication Details

• Publisher: Pearson
• Publication Date: February 5, 2018
• Number of Pages: 400 pages
• Language: English

Other Editions and Formats

The book is available in various formats, including paperback and eTextbook. It can also be packaged with Mastering Geology or purchased as a standalone Pearson eText. The detailed information section provides a quick reference for all the available formats and sources, making it easier to find and access the book in the preferred format.

Author Biography

Fred Lutgens and Ed Tarbuck have been good friends and colleagues since 1970. Between them, they have more than 60 years of experience teaching geology to undergraduates, and both have been recognized with awards as excellent and inspiring professors. They share a special interest in introducing geology to beginning students and a belief in the value of field experiences for students of all levels.
 
Lutgens and Tarbuck published their first college text, Earth Science, in 1976. That book, winner of the McGuffy Award from the Text and Academic Authors Association, is now in its 15th edition. In 1983, as the 1st edition of Earth was being prepared, gifted geology illustrator Dennis Tasa joined the author team. Since then the three have collaborated on more than thirty projects. Not only do Tarbuck, Lutgens, and Tasa work well together creatively; they also enjoy spending time in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains near Tasa’s New Mexico studio.
 
Tarbuck enjoys downhill skiing in Colorado, fly fishing near his childhood home in Northern Minnesota, and spending time in the Cascades. Lutgens is an avid runner, and when he can make the time, truly enjoys hiking the canyons of the Colorado Plateau. Although Lutgens and Tarbuck think alike on many issues, they don’t agree on everything. Lutgens is devoted to jazz and classical music, whereas Tarbuck prefers pop artists or a good country station. 

                                                                                                                         

Table of Contents

PART 1 GEOLOGY

Exercise 1 The Study of Minerals

Exercise 2 Rocks and the Rock Cycle

Exercise 3 Plate Tectonics

Exercise 4 Earthquakes and Earth’s Interior

Exercise 5 Volcanism and Volcanic Hazards

Exercise 6 Geologic Maps, Block Diagrams, and Rock Structures

Exercise 7 Aerial Photographs, Satellite Images, and Topographic Maps

Exercise 8 Shaping Earth’s Surface: Running Water and Groundwater

Exercise 9 Shaping Earth’s Surface: Arid and Glacial Landscapes

Exercise 10 Geologic Time

PART 2 OCEANOGRAPHY

Exercise 11 Introduction to Oceanography

Exercise 12 Waves, Currents, and Tides

PART 3  METEOROLOGY

Exercise 13 Earth-Sun Relationships

Exercise 14 Heating the Atmosphere

Exercise 15 Atmospheric Moisture, Prressure, and Wind

Exercise 16 Air Masses, Midlatitude Cyclones, and Weather Maps

Exercise 17 Global Climates

PART 4 ASTRONOMY

Exercise 18 Astronomical Observations

Exercise 19 Patterns in the Solar System

Exercise 20 Locating the Planets

Exercise 21 Exercise Amining the Terrestrial Planets

Exercise 22 Motions of the Earth-Moon System

PART 5 EARTH SCIENCE SKILLS

Exercise 23 Location and Distance on Earth

Exercise 24 The Metric System, Measurements, and Scientific Inquiry