Science of Earth Systems

Name: Science of Earth Systems
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ISBN: 9780766833913

ISBN-10: 0766833917

ISBN-13: 9780766833913

Edition: 2004

Authors: Stephen D. Butz

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To meet the challenges of the future, the scientific community has recognized the importance of uniting efforts in understanding and caring for Earth and its systems. Science of Earth's Systems explains how scientists have found it necessary to share their research across disciplines to try and comprehend 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 readers 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;…

Book details

List price: $288.95
Copyright year: 2004
Publisher: Delmar Cengage Learning
Publication date: 10/3/2002
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 648
Size: 8.75" wide x 11.00" long x 1.25" tall
Weight: 3.696
Language: English



Preface



The Foundation of Science



Technology, Science, and Scientific Measurement



Matter and Energy



The Exosphere



The Earth as a Planet



The Moon, Earths Closest Neighbor



The Life of Stars



The Solar System and its Place in the Universe



The Lithosphere



The Earths Interior



Plate Tectonics



Earthquakes and Volcanoes



Minerals, Rocks and Mineral Resources



Weathering, Erosion, and Deposition



Soils



The Earths Geologic History



The Atmosphere



Structure and Composition of the Atmosphere



Insolation



Atmospheric Temperature and Pressure



Humidity, Clouds, and Precipitation



Wind, Air Masses, and Fronts



Storms and Weather Forecasting



Global Climate Change



Acid Precipitation and Deposition



Ozone Depletion



The Hydrosphere



Earth, the Water Planet



The Hydrologic Cycle



Oceanography



Fresh Surface Water and Groundwater



Glaciers



Pollution of the Hydrosphere



El Nino and the Southern Oscillation



Coral Bleaching



The Biosphere



Ecological Systems



World Biomes and Marine Ecosystems



The Flow of Energy and Matter Through Ecosystems



Biological Succession



Classification of the Living World


Glossary


Index