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The Basics of Earth Science

Out of Print
By: RE Krebs
268 pages, Col photos, figs, tabs.
The Basics of Earth Science
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  • The Basics of Earth Science ISBN: 9780313319303 Hardback Aug 2003 Out of Print #148908
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About this book

Earth science forces, including earthquakes, fossils, the Earth's spheres, the Big Bang Theory, El Nino, and the atmosphere, are presented at a level appropriate for beginners. Concepts are clarified through the use of examples, tables, and figures. Readers will also learn about more advanced topics within earth science, including geochronology, seismology, and geomagnetism.

Contents

Introduction - Background and History - Geological Time - Forces, Processes, and Systems - Earth's Structure - Earth's Resources - Earth's Inner Spheres - Biosphere: Envelope of Life - Hydrosphere: Sphere of Water - Atmosphere: Sphere of Air - Climate and Weather - Appendix: Hands-on Earth Science Projects - Glossary - Selected Bibliography - Index.

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ROBERT E. KREBS is the retired Associate Dean for Research at the University of Illinois Health Sciences Centre, Chicago.
Out of Print
By: RE Krebs
268 pages, Col photos, figs, tabs.
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