Foundations of Earth Science
by Frederick K Lutgens, Edward J. Tarbuck, Dennis G. Tasa
9th Edition
Publisher: Pearson
Book Details
| Print ISBN | 9780135851999 |
| eText ISBN | 9780135851609 |
| Publisher | Pearson |
| Publishing Year | 2022 |
| Edition | 9th Edition |
| Language | English |
Foundations of Earth Science, 9th Edition, offers a clear introduction to geology, oceanography, meteorology, and astronomy. Developed as the brief version of the Earth Science textbook by Frederick K Lutgens, Edward J. Tarbuck, and Dennis G. Tasa, the text presents fundamental scientific concepts in an approachable format.
The volume examines solid Earth materials, internal tectonic forces, surface landscapes, ocean systems, atmospheric dynamics, and the universe beyond the solar system. Readers explore how physical processes shape planetary environments over geologic time.
Designed for undergraduate students with little or no science background, the textbook pairs uncomplicated prose with an illustration program and a structured learning path.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Matter and Minerals
Chapter 2: Rocks: Materials of the Solid Earth
Chapter 3: Plate Tectonics: A Scientific Revolution Unfolds
Chapter 4: Restless Earth: Earthquakes and Mountain Building
Chapter 5: Volcanoes and Other Igneous Activity
Chapter 6: Landscapes Fashioned by Water
Chapter 7: Glacial and Arid Landscapes
Chapter 8: Geologic Time
Chapter 9: Oceans: The Last Frontier
Chapter 10: The Restless Ocean
Chapter 11: Heating the Atmosphere
Chapter 12: Moisture, Clouds, and Precipitation
Chapter 13: The Atmosphere in Motion
Chapter 14: Weather Patterns and Severe Weather
Chapter 15: The Nature of the Solar System
Chapter 16: Beyond Our Solar System
Chapter A: Metric and English Units Compared
Chapter B: Relative Humidity and Dew-Point Tables
Chapter C: Stellar Properties to Earth Science
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