Partnered with the National Geographic Society, "Visualizing Geography" is the only book in the field that integrates text with high quality art. By adding to this already impressive art program with additional process diagrams and visualizing features, the second edition helps readers gain a sound understanding of basic geologic processes and the ...
This is a new Wiley Self-Teaching Guide on all aspects of earth science. Here is an indispensable guide to the fundamentals of geology. Ideal for students and a key refresher for hobbyists, this latest entry in the "Wiley Self-Teaching Guide" series introduces learners to all the basics, from plate tectonics to rock types, from fossil fuels to ...
The only popular study guide available on environmental science This new Wiley Self-Teaching Guide introduces learners to all the basics of environmental science, from air pollution to the water cycle, covering both natural systems and human impacts on the environment. Using quick quizzes and self-tests to reinforce key concepts, Environmental ...
Contains a brief history of the geologic theories about continental drift, and the observations that ultimately led to the development of the theory of plate tectonics. Helps to demonstrate that the landscape we see at the surface of the Earth is a function of the interactions between internal and external processes. Emphasis on the basic concepts ...
Plate tectonics are covered early in this book, starting with processes then moving to applications. Students are given the tools for understanding plate tectonics before they learn to apply it. It contains a unique chapter on the Biosphere. In this book, chapter 11 provides a unique recap of the Rock Cycle and plate tectonics together. Each part ...
This book contains complete coverage of the geologic processes behind major natural hazards -- earthquakes, volcanoes, landslides, floods, hurricanes. It also provides an absorbing exploration of the human-planet relationship, describing how Earth processes influence our lives on a daily basis and how human actions alter the natural functioning of ...
This volume calls for the sustainable development and management of the Earth's resources in the wake of events at the 1992 Earth Conference in Brazil. It attempts to promote discussion on the subject by exploring developmental and environmental issues, scientific facts and development strategies.
This book provides an introduction to the six main areas of physical geography. It uses an earth systems approach to discuss the planet as a whole, plate tectonics, rocks and rock formation, surface processes, oceans/atmospheres, and resources.
An absorbing exploration of the human-planet relationship. Describes how Earth processes influence our lives on a daily basis and how human actions alter the natural functioning of Earth systems. Explains how to distinguish the effects of anthropogenic change from natural change and be able to predict the impact of both.
This introduction to environmental geology focuses on the relationship between humans and the environment, and tackles such issues as human-induced environmental change, the impact of geology on human interests, and societal dependence on the Earth's resources.
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