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Earth Science

Onbekend Engels 2018 9780135213223
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For introductory courses in Earth Science.

Use dynamic media to bring Earth Science to life
Earth Science answers the need for a straightforward text that excites students about the world around them. Perfect for students with little to no background in science, the text covers geology, oceanography, meteorology, and astronomy clearly and without technical jargon. Instructors and students praise Tarbuck, Lutgens, and Tasa for their uncomplicated writing, dynamic media that help visualize physical processes and stunning illustration program that brings the "wow" factor.

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Pearson eText is an easy-to-use digital textbook that students can purchase on their own or you can assign for your course. It lets students read, highlight, and take notes all in one place. The mobile app lets students learn on the go, offline or online. Creating a course allows you to schedule readings, view reading analytics, and share your own notes with students, motivating them to keep reading, and keep learning. Learn more about Pearson eText.

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ISBN13:9780135213223
Taal:Engels
Bindwijze:onbekend

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1. Introduction to Earth Science &nbsp;&nbsp; <div> <br> </div> <div> PART 1: EARTH MATERIALS&nbsp; </div> <div> 2. Matter and Minerals&nbsp; </div> <div> 3. Rocks: Materials of the Solid Earth &nbsp;&nbsp; </div> <div> <br> </div> <div> PART 2: FORCES WITHIN&nbsp; </div> <div> 4. Plate Tectonics: A Scientific Revolution Unfolds&nbsp; </div> <div> 5. Earthquakes and Earth’s Interior&nbsp; </div> <div> 6. Volcanoes and Other Igneous Activity&nbsp; </div> <div> 7. Crustal Deformation and Mountain Building &nbsp;&nbsp; </div> <div> <br> </div> <div> PART 3: SCULPTING THE EARTH’S SURFACE&nbsp; </div> <div> 8. Weathering, Soil, and Mass Movement&nbsp; </div> <div> 9. Running Water and Groundwater&nbsp; </div> <div> 10. Glaciers, Deserts, and Wind &nbsp;&nbsp; </div> <div> <br> </div> <div> PART 4: DECIPHERING EARTH’S HISTORY&nbsp; </div> <div> 11. Geologic Time&nbsp; </div> <div> 12. Earth’s Evolution Through Geologic Time <p style="margin:0px;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="margin:0px;">PART 5: THE GLOBAL OCEAN </p> <p style="margin:0px;">13. The Ocean Floor</p> <p style="margin:0px;">14. Ocean Water and Ocean Life </p> <p style="margin:0px;">15. The Dynamic Ocean </p> <p style="margin:0px;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="margin:0px;">PART 6: EARTH’S DYNAMIC ATMOSPHERE </p> <p style="margin:0px;">16. The Atmosphere: Composition, Structure, and Temperature </p> <p style="margin:0px;">17. Moisture, Clouds, and Precipitation</p> <p style="margin:0px;">18. Air Pressure and Wind </p> <p style="margin:0px;">19. Weather Patterns and Severe Storms </p> <p style="margin:0px;">20. World Climates and Global Climate Change </p> <p style="margin:0px;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="margin:0px;">PART 7: EARTH’S PLACE IN THE UNIVERSE </p> <p style="margin:0px;">21. Origins of Modern Astronomy </p> <p style="margin:0px;">22. Touring Our Solar System </p> <p style="margin:0px;">23. Light, Telescopes, and the Sun </p> <p style="margin:0px;">24. Beyond Our Solar System</p> <p style="margin:0px;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="margin:0px;">APPENDICES</p> <p style="margin:0px;">A. Metric and English Units Compared </p> <p style="margin:0px;">B. Relative Humidity and Dew-Point Tables&nbsp;</p> </div>

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