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Sills, Alan D.

Barron's E-Z earth science / Alan D. Sills.

Hauppauge, N.Y. : Barron's, ©2010.

vii, 432 pages : illustrations (some color), maps (some color) ; 26 cm.

Earth science makes sense when you approach it the E-Z way! Get a clear, concise review of geology and the geologic time scale, plate tectonics and continental drift, current environmental issues, and much more.

E-Z series

E-Z series.

Earth sciences.

Sills, Alan D. Earth science the easy way.

Barron's easy earth science

E-Z earth science

Easy earth science

Previous ed. published under the title: Earth science the easy way.

Includes index.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

What is earth systems science? -- Astronomy : a study of the universe and Earth's place in it. Beyond our solar system : a study of the universe ; Our solar system ; The Earth-Moon system -- Geology : a study of Earth's surface and its interior. Minerals and rocks : evidence of continual change ; Geologic time and dating rocks ; Plate tectonics : our dynamic planet ; Volcanoes ; Earth's surface -- Oceanography and water on Earth. Water, water everywhere ; The world's oceans ; The dynamic oceans -- Atmospheric science : the study of our atmosphere, weather, and climate. Earth's atmosphere ; Atmospheric moisture, pressure, and winds ; Weather and weather systems ; Climate and climatic zones.

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