Applications and Investigations in Earth Science

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

• ISBN13: 9780136000075
• ISBN10: 013600007X
• Edition: 6th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-02-04
• Publisher: Prentice Hall

Summary

For the introductory Earth science lab course. Although designed to accompany Tarbuck and Lutgens'Earth ScienceandFoundations of Earth Science, this manual could be used for any Earth Science lab course, in conjunction with any text. This versatile and adaptable collection of introductory-level laboratory experiences goes beyond traditional offerings to examine the basic principles and concepts of the Earth sciences. Widely praised for its concise coverage and dynamic illustrations by Dennis Tasa, the text contains twenty-two step-by-step exercises that reinforce major topics in geology, oceanography, meteorology, and astronomy.

Table of Contents

Geology

The Study of Minerals

Common Rocks

Introduction to Aerial Photographs and Topographical Maps

Shaping Earthrsquo;s Surfacendash;Running Water and Groundwater

Shaping Earthrsquo;s Surfacendash;Arid and Glacial Landscapes

Determining Geological Ages

Geologic Maps and Structures

Earthquakes and Earthrsquo;s Interior

Oceanography

Introduction to Oceanography

The Dynamic Ocean Floor

Waves, Currents, and Tides

Meteorology

Earthndash;Sun Relations

Atmospheric Heating

Atmospheric Moisture, Pressure, and Wind

Air Masses, the Middle-Latitude Cyclone, and Weather Maps

Global Climates

Astronomy

Astronomical Observations

Patterns in the Solar System

Locating the Planets

Examining the Terrestrial Planets

The Moon and the Sun

Earth Science Skills

Location and Distance on Earth

the Metric System, Measurements, and Scientific Inquiry

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