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.
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