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An Explorer's Guide to the Earth System

by Ellen P. Metzger

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Publisher Comments:

The five modules contained in this workbook use an active learning approach to help illuminate for students of Earth Science the interconnectedness of Earth's spheres. Five recurring themes woven throughout the modules—interactions of spheres, scale, cycles, energy. and humans and the Earth system—provide the student with a coherent framework for investigating these multidisciplinary connections and interactions. A flexible, modular format allows instructors to pick and choose from a menu of assignments and diverse instructional approaches:
  • Introduction to the Earth System
  • Geosphere
  • Hydrosphere
  • Atmosphere
  • Cosmosphere

Synopsis:

The five modules contained in this workbook use an active learning approach to help illuminate for students of Earth Science the interconnectedness of Earth's spheres. Five recurring themes woven throughout the modules—interactions of spheres, scale, cycles, energy. and humans and the Earth system—provide the student with a coherent framework for investigating these multidisciplinary connections and interactions. A flexible, modular format allows instructors to pick and choose from a menu of assignments and diverse instructional approaches:
  • Introduction to the Earth System
  • Geosphere
  • Hydrosphere
  • Atmosphere
  • Cosmosphere

Table of Contents

1. Introduction to the Earth System.

2. Geosphere.

3. Hydrosphere.

4. Atmosphere.

5. Cosmosphere.


Product Details

ISBN:
9780130933355
Author:
Metzger, Ellen P.
Publisher:
Prentice Hall
Author:
Metzger, Ellen
Location:
Upper Saddle River, N.J.
Subject:
Earth Sciences
Subject:
Geophysics
Subject:
Earth Sciences - General
Subject:
Earth Sciences - Geology
Copyright:
Edition Description:
Trade paper
Series Volume:
n. 70
Publication Date:
June 2002
Binding:
Paperback
Grade Level:
College/higher education:
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
112
Dimensions:
10.82x8.26x.32 in. .60 lbs.

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