Earth : Portrait of a planet

This book will help students under¬stand the origin of the Earth and its internal structure, the processes that cause plates to move and the consequences of this movement, the origin of Earth's diverse landscapes (from deserts to glaciers to coasts), the materials that make up the Earth (including the resources they contain), the envelope of air and water that surrounds and interacts with the solid Earth, the long history of the Earth, and the ways in which the planet changes through time. In addition, students will acquire the background they need to address such practical issues as investing in property, as they learn about the hazards posed by earthquakes, unstable slopes, and floods. And they will gain the knowledge to understand political issues such as global warming and nuclear-waste disposal.

Từ khóa: Geology

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