| Earth Science: New Methods and Studies Contributor(s): Williams, Roy H. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1926692578 ISBN-13: 9781926692579 Publisher: Apple Academic Press OUR PRICE: $166.25 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: December 2011 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Nature | Ecology - Science | Environmental Science (see Also Chemistry - Environmental) - Science | Earth Sciences - Geology |
| Dewey: 550 |
| Physical Information: 300 pages |
| Themes: - Topical - Ecology |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This title includes a number of Open Access chapters. Earth science is a broad field of study that encompasses many different disciplines, including meteorology, climatology, and geology. The importance of the earth sciences--in predicting weather and climate, tracking pollution, drilling for petroleum, evaluating soil, and monitoring ground water--is paramount in modern society. This new work covers a broad selection of topics, including use of satellite remote sensing to track pollution and weather patterns, monitoring for pre-earthquake signals, using earthquakes to uncover new information about the earth, desalination of ground water, predicting deforestation, and much more. |