紹介
Designed for and by today's students in every detail, Earth2 was developed with students and faculty members to provide a more engaging and accessible solution that appeals to different learning styles at a value-based price. The 2nd edition of Earth has been thoroughly revised by Marc S. Hendrix of the University of Montana to ensure that the new edition is even more student-friendly and accessible than its predecessor. Over 75 new photos and 50 reworked illustrations offer an enhanced visual learning experience for a subject that is visual by its nature. This text includes all of the key concepts that your instructors require and a full suite of learning aids to accommodate your busy lifestyle including chapter-by-chapter study cards, self-quizzes, downloadable and printable flash cards, and more. Earth presents a rich overview of all Earth-related disciplines - from geology, hydrology, and oceanography to meteorology and astronomy. Earth explores the physical attributes of planet Earth and its environment, emphasizing the human choices we have made, and exploring the physical consequences of those choices in the context of Earth systems.
目次
1. Earth Systems. Unit I: EARTH MATERIALS AND TIME. 2. Minerals. 3. Rocks. 4. Geologic Time: A Story in the Rocks. 5. Geologic Resources. Unit II: INTERNAL PROCESSES. 6. The Active Earth: Plate Tectonics. 7. Earthquakes and the Earth's Structure. 8. Volcanoes and Plutons. 9. Mountains. Unit III: SURFACE PROCESSES. 10. Weathering, Soil, and Erosion. 11. Fresh Water: Streams, Lakes, Ground Water, and Wetlands. 12. Water Resources. 13. Glaciers and Ice Ages. 14. Deserts and Wind. Unit IV: THE OCEANS. 15. Ocean Basins. 16. Oceans and Coastlines. Unit V: THE ATMOSPHERE. 17. The Atmosphere. 18. Energy Balance in the Atmosphere. 19. Moisture, Clouds, and Weather. 20. Climate. 21. Climate Change. (ONLINE ONLY) Unit VI: ASTRONOMY. (ONLINE ONLY) 22. Motions in the Heavens. (ONLINE ONLY) 23. Planets and their Moons. (ONLINE ONLY) 24. Stars, Space, and Galaxies.
