Shaping The Earths Surface
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Author | : National Research Council |
Publisher | : National Academies Press |
Total Pages | : 180 |
Release | : 2010-04-25 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 0309140242 |
Download Landscapes on the Edge Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
During geologic spans of time, Earth's shifting tectonic plates, atmosphere, freezing water, thawing ice, flowing rivers, and evolving life have shaped Earth's surface features. The resulting hills, mountains, valleys, and plains shelter ecosystems that interact with all life and provide a record of Earth surface processes that extend back through Earth's history. Despite rapidly growing scientific knowledge of Earth surface interactions, and the increasing availability of new monitoring technologies, there is still little understanding of how these processes generate and degrade landscapes. Landscapes on the Edge identifies nine grand challenges in this emerging field of study and proposes four high-priority research initiatives. The book poses questions about how our planet's past can tell us about its future, how landscapes record climate and tectonics, and how Earth surface science can contribute to developing a sustainable living surface for future generations.
Author | : John Bridge |
Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2008-05 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 0521857805 |
Download Earth Surface Processes, Landforms and Sediment Deposits Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
A unique, advanced textbook combining sedimentology and geomorphology in a comprehensive and integrated way.
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Release | : 2007* |
Genre | : Readers |
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Author | : National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine |
Publisher | : National Academies Press |
Total Pages | : 29 |
Release | : 2019-06-18 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 0309492432 |
Download Thriving on Our Changing Planet: A Decadal Strategy for Earth Observation from Space Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
We live on a dynamic Earth shaped by both natural processes and the impacts of humans on their environment. It is in our collective interest to observe and understand our planet, and to predict future behavior to the extent possible, in order to effectively manage resources, successfully respond to threats from natural and human-induced environmental change, and capitalize on the opportunities â€" social, economic, security, and more â€" that such knowledge can bring. By continuously monitoring and exploring Earth, developing a deep understanding of its evolving behavior, and characterizing the processes that shape and reshape the environment in which we live, we not only advance knowledge and basic discovery about our planet, but we further develop the foundation upon which benefits to society are built. Thriving on Our Changing Planet: A Decadal Strategy for Earth Observation from Space (National Academies Press, 2018) provides detailed guidance on how relevant federal agencies can ensure that the United States receives the maximum benefit from its investments in Earth observations from space, while operating within realistic cost constraints. This short booklet, designed to be accessible to the general public, provides a summary of the key ideas and recommendations from the full decadal survey report.
Author | : Sophia Chen |
Publisher | : Infobase Holdings, Inc |
Total Pages | : 118 |
Release | : 2021-09-01 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 1646937376 |
Download Processes that Shape the Earth, Third Edition Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
On Earth, nothing is still. Mountains rise and fall. Tides ebb and flow. Even the continents themselves are on the move. Beneath the surface, a restless engine powers earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and the shifting of continents. Above ground, the sun causes the wind to howl, rain to pour, rivers to churn, and oceans to swell with waves. Processes That Shape the Earth, Third Edition surveys these forces and the ways they sculpt the planet. The modern theory of plate tectonics is introduced, along with other pertinent topics in physical geology. Several chapters add relevant historical context, presenting readers with fascinating discussions of Earth's origin, its history over billions of years, and the recent changes that have resulted from human activity.
Author | : Nash Kramer |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 32 |
Release | : 2005 |
Genre | : Earth (Planet) |
ISBN | : 9780792247463 |
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Author | : Jared Siemens |
Publisher | : Shaping Our Earth |
Total Pages | : 24 |
Release | : 2020-07-15 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 9781791125707 |
Download How Water Shapes the Earth Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
"This books introduces young readers to how water changes the Earth's surface"--
Author | : Dorothy Hinshaw Patent |
Publisher | : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt |
Total Pages | : 106 |
Release | : 2000 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 9780395856918 |
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Ever since Earth was formed more than 4.5 billion years ago, the planet has been continuously shaped by dynamic forces. The most significant impact was made by the introduction of life. From the smallest single-cell organism to the most populous cities, living things--especially human beings--have had a profound effect on the planet. As a new millennium begins, conservation efforts are more important than ever for Earth's survival. Authoritative text and dramatic photographs show how our role in shaping the Earth can be just as significant as the massive eruptions of volcanoes or the shifting of huge tectonic plates. GLOSSARY, INDEX.
Author | : Osmond Fisher |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 482 |
Release | : 1889 |
Genre | : Earth |
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Download Physics of the Earth's Crust Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
Author | : Anna Mackenzie |
Publisher | : Learning Media Ltd |
Total Pages | : 36 |
Release | : 2005 |
Genre | : Geology |
ISBN | : 9780790311647 |
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