Science of Earth Systems - Hardcover

Stephen D. Butz

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0766833917 ISBN 13: 9780766833913

Publisher: Delmar Cengage Learning, 2002

Synopsis

In Science of Earth's Systems, academics of science are united with in various fields of study to collaborate efforts to benefit Earth and its systems. The text explains how scientists have found it necessary to share their research across disciplines to try and understand Earth's complexities, and how they are being affected by human activities. It brings together the interactions that occur in the living and non-living world, and provides students with a solid understanding of the processes that take place on and around Earth and the synergies that exist between them. Topics covered include the role of science and technology in society; matter and energy; astronomy; geology; meteorology; oceanography; biology; environmental science; and much more. With colorful photo references, charts and tables, to help illustrate the subjects, this text is an impacting resource for students of science in the twenty-first century.

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Review

Unit 1: The Foundations of Science.The Foundations of Technology.The Foundations of Science. The Process of Scientific Inquiry. The Properties of Matter.The Properties of Energy. Scientific Measurement. Unit 2: The Evolution of Planet Earth. The Structure of the Universe.The Formation and Structure of the Solar System. The Evolution of Planet Earth. Unit 3: The Lithosphere. The Earth"s Interior. Plate Tectonics. Earthquakes and Volcanoes. Minerals. Formation and Classification of Rocks. The Rock Cycle. Weathering, Erosion, and Deposition. Soils. Mineral Resources. Soils. Mineral Resources. Soil Conservation. Unit 4: The Atmosphere. Structure and Composition of the Atmosphere. Insolation. Temperature. Atmospheric Pressure. Humidity. Wind. Clouds and Precipitation. Air Masses and Fronts. Storms. Weather Forecasting. Unit 5: The Hydrosphere. Distribution of Water on Earth. Properties of the Water Molecule. The Hydrologic Cycle. Circulation of the World"s Oceans. Zones of Life in the Ocean. The Classification of Lakes. Flowing Surface Water. Groundwater Flow and Distribution. Glaciers. Pollution of the Hydrosphere. Unit 6: The Biosphere. Ecological Systems. World Biomes. Aquatic Ecosystems. Energy Flow Within Living Systems. Biological Succession. Classification of the Living World. Unit 7: Climate Change. Acid Precipitation. El Nino, La Nina Southern Oscillation. Ozone Deletion. Global Warming.

Edition details

• Publisher: Delmar Cengage Learning
• Publication date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0766833917
• ISBN 13: 9780766833913
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 672