Earth Science /
Rodil, Mary Sheenalyn P.
Earth Science / by Mary Sheenalyn P. Rodil, Ph.D. - 1st edition - 534 pages: illustrations ; 29 cm.
Includes bibliographic references and index.
Unit 1: Introduction to Earth Systems
Chapter 1: The Concepts of the Earth System
Unit 2: Lithosphere
Chapter 2: Minerals
Chapter 3: Rocks
Chapter 4: External Processes (Weathering, Erosion, and Mass Wasting)
Chapter 5: Earthquakes
Chapter 6: Plate Tectonics
Chapter 7: Volcanoes and Other Igneous Activity
Chapter 8: Mountain Building
Unit 3: Atmosphere
Chapter 9: The Atmosphere: Composition, Structure, and Temperature
Chapter 10: Humidity, Cloudiness, and Precipitation
Chapter 11: Air Pressure, Wind, and Weather Patterns
Unit 4: Hydrosphere
Chapter 12: Running Water and Groundwater
Chapter 13: The Dynamic Ocean
Unit 5: Human Impacts on Earth’s Systems
Chapter 14: The Earth and Human Activity
This textbook presents fundamental concepts in Earth science, covering geological processes, environmental systems, and the physical structure of the planet. It integrates theory and practical applications to help students understand Earth’s dynamic systems and their relevance to contemporary environmental issues.
9789719571049
Earth sciences
Geology —--Study and teaching
Environmental science
Physical geography
QE 26.3 / R63 2026
Earth Science / by Mary Sheenalyn P. Rodil, Ph.D. - 1st edition - 534 pages: illustrations ; 29 cm.
Includes bibliographic references and index.
Unit 1: Introduction to Earth Systems
Chapter 1: The Concepts of the Earth System
Unit 2: Lithosphere
Chapter 2: Minerals
Chapter 3: Rocks
Chapter 4: External Processes (Weathering, Erosion, and Mass Wasting)
Chapter 5: Earthquakes
Chapter 6: Plate Tectonics
Chapter 7: Volcanoes and Other Igneous Activity
Chapter 8: Mountain Building
Unit 3: Atmosphere
Chapter 9: The Atmosphere: Composition, Structure, and Temperature
Chapter 10: Humidity, Cloudiness, and Precipitation
Chapter 11: Air Pressure, Wind, and Weather Patterns
Unit 4: Hydrosphere
Chapter 12: Running Water and Groundwater
Chapter 13: The Dynamic Ocean
Unit 5: Human Impacts on Earth’s Systems
Chapter 14: The Earth and Human Activity
This textbook presents fundamental concepts in Earth science, covering geological processes, environmental systems, and the physical structure of the planet. It integrates theory and practical applications to help students understand Earth’s dynamic systems and their relevance to contemporary environmental issues.
9789719571049
Earth sciences
Geology —--Study and teaching
Environmental science
Physical geography
QE 26.3 / R63 2026