Exploring Earth Science
by Stephen Reynolds, Julia Johnson
3rd Edition
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Higher Education
Book Details
| Print ISBN | 9781260722222 |
| eText ISBN | 9781264565207 |
| Publisher | McGraw-Hill Higher Education |
| Publishing Year | 2023 |
| Edition | 3rd Edition |
| Language | English |
Exploring Earth Science, 3rd Edition, is an introductory college textbook developed for courses in geology and earth science. The text introduces the nature of earth science, addressing the scientific principles that govern terrestrial environments, global atmospheric conditions, and Earth's place within the wider universe.
Core topics include solid Earth materials, plate tectonics, and geological processes that sculpt surface landscapes. The volume also examines hydrologic features, atmospheric motion and moisture, weather phenomena, and the interactions between oceans and global climates.
Informed by educational and cognitive research into student learning, thinking, and study habits, the textbook provides intended instructional support for introductory college learners investigating Earth and planetary systems.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: THE NATURE OF EARTH SCIENCE
Chapter 2: MINERALS AND MINERAL RESOURCES
Chapter 3: EARTH MATERIALS
Chapter 4: EARTH HISTORY
Chapter 5: PLATE TECTONICS
Chapter 6: VOLCANISM AND OTHER IGNEOUS PROCESSES
Chapter 7: DEFORMATION AND EARTHQUAKES
Chapter 8: MOUNTAINS, BASINS, AND CONTINENTAL MARGINS
Chapter 9: SCULPTING LANDSCAPES
Chapter 10: SOIL AND UNSTABLE SLOPES
Chapter 11: GLACIERS, COASTS, AND CHANGING SEA LEVELS
Chapter 12: STREAMS, LAKES, AND GROUNDWATER
Chapter 13: ATMOSPHERIC ENERGY AND MATTER
Chapter 14: ATMOSPHERIC MOTION
Chapter 15: ATMOSPHERIC MOISTURE
Chapter 16: WEATHER AND STORMS
Chapter 17: OCEANS AND THEIR INTERACTIONS WITH OTHER EARTH SYSTEMS
Chapter 18: CLIMATES AROUND THE WORLD
Chapter 19: OUR SOLAR SYSTEM
Chapter 20: OUR UNIVERSE
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