The Blue Planet: An Introduction to Earth System ScienceThe Blue Planet: An Introduction to Earth System Sciences, 3rd Edition is an innovative text for the earth systems science course. It treats earth science from a systems perspective, now showing the five spheres and how they are interrelated. There are many photos and figures in the text to develop a strong understanding of the material presented. This along with the new media for instructors makes this a strong text for any earth systems science course. |
Contents
| 3 | |
| 5 | |
Energy | 31 |
Matter | 53 |
Space and TIME | 81 |
The Geosphere Earth Beneath Our Feet | 109 |
The Tectonic CYCLE | 111 |
Earthquakes and Volcanoes | 143 |
The Climate SYSTEM | 379 |
The Biosphere LIFE on EARTH | 415 |
Life Death and EVOLUTION | 417 |
Ecosystems Biomes and Cycles of LIFE | 449 |
Populations Communities and CHANGE | 487 |
The Anthroposphere HUMANS and the EARTH SYSTEM | 517 |
The Resource CYCLE | 519 |
Mineral and ENERGY RESOURCES | 541 |
The Rock CYCLE | 185 |
The Hydrosphere Earths Blanket of WATER and ICE | 221 |
The Hydrologic CYCLE | 223 |
The Cryosphere | 257 |
The World OCEAN | 287 |
The Atmosphere Earths Gaseous ENVELOPE | 319 |
The Atmosphere | 321 |
Wind and Weather SYSTEMS | 349 |
The Changing Earth System | 573 |
Units and Their Conversions | 605 |
Tables of the Chemical Elements and Naturally Occurring Isotopes | 609 |
Tables of the Properties of Selected Common Minerals | 613 |
Glossary | 617 |
Credits | 631 |
Index | 637 |
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The Blue Planet: An Introduction to Earth System Science Brian J. Skinner,Barbara W. Murck No preview available - 2011 |
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