Processes That Shape the Earth (Physics in Action (Chelsea House))
Language: English
Published by Chelsea House Publications, 2007
- Hardcover
- Used
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Solid retired library book with usual library markings (no card pocket); else VG. Text free of underlining, writing and highlighting. Overall, a very nice clean copy. On Earth, nothing is still. Mountains rise and fall. Tides ebb and flow. Even the continents themselves are on the move. Beneath the surface, a nuclear engine powers earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and the shifting of continents. Above ground, the sun causes the wind to howl, rain to pour, rivers to churn, and oceans to swell with waves. Processes That Shape the Earth surveys these forces and the ways they sculpt the planet. The modern theory of plate tectonics is introduced, along with other pertinent topics in physical geology. Several chapters add relevant historical context, presenting readers with fascinating discussions of Earth's origin, its history over billions of years, and the recent changes that have resulted from human activity. 120 pages.
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- Title
- Processes That Shape the Earth (Physics in Action (Chelsea House))
- Author
- Thompson, David M
- Publisher
- Chelsea House Publications
- Publication year
- 2007
- Condition
- VG
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0791089320
- ISBN 13
- 9780791089323
- Item weight
- 15 ounces
- Dimensions
- 9.4 x 7.3 x 0.5 inches
- Seller catalogs
- SCIENCE::Earth Sciences::General
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Coverage includes energy, the central concept of physics, forces and motion, the nature of matter, planets, stars and galaxies, processes that shape the earth, and our newest additions to the collection, electricity and magnetism, sound and light, and heat and thermodynamics, to provide complete coverage of the core concepts introduced in the physics discipline.
Physics in Action explores the fascinating science of matter and energy and their interactions. This series is a tour of the world of physics, from the smallest particles that make up matter to the immense forces that move the continents. Full-color throughout, these engaging volumes drive home the fundamental science of physics by providing accessible real-life examples that offer students an empowering research tool to complement their curriculum.
Coverage includes energy, the central concept of physics, forces and motion, the nature of matter, planets, stars and galaxies, processes that shape the earth, and our newest additions to the collection, electricity and magnetism, sound and light, and heat and thermodynamics, to provide complete coverage of the core concepts introduced in the physics discipline.
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