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Author | : Conrad J. Storad |
Publisher | : Britannica Digital Learning |
Total Pages | : 28 |
Release | : 2013-03-01 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 1615358994 |
Early readers examine how volcanoes, earthquakes, and erosion change the surface of the Earth.
Author | : Michael John Selby |
Publisher | : Oxford University Press, USA |
Total Pages | : 628 |
Release | : 1985 |
Genre | : Language Arts & Disciplines |
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This textbook for first year university studies gives a comprehensive review of geomorphology. It stresses the importance of the theory of global scale and and so takes account of the two revolutions which are occurring in the Earth Sciences at the present time.
Author | : Natalie Hyde |
Publisher | : Earth's Processes Close-Up |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2015-10-10 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 9780778717294 |
Earth's surface is constantly being changed by heat, water, ice, salt, plants, and animals. Sometimes the changes are destructive to human activities such as farming and the building of structures. This interesting title shows the different ways people try to stop or reduce this change in the land. Examples feature such structures as dikes to hold back water and windbreaks, and adding shrubs, grass, and trees to an area of land to prevent erosion. Teacher's guide available.
Author | : National Research Council |
Publisher | : National Academies Press |
Total Pages | : 180 |
Release | : 2010-04-25 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 0309140242 |
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.
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Release | : 2002 |
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ISBN | : 9781552411995 |
Author | : Benjamin Grant |
Publisher | : Ten Speed Press |
Total Pages | : 290 |
Release | : 2020-10-13 |
Genre | : Photography |
ISBN | : 1984858661 |
A stunning and unique collection of satellite images of Earth that offer an unexpected look at humanity, derived from the wildly popular Daily Overview Instagram project. Inspired by the “Overview Effect”—a sensation that astronauts experience when given the opportunity to look down and view the Earth as a whole—the breathtaking, high definition satellite photographs in OVERVIEW offer a new way to look at the landscape that we have shaped. More than 200 images of industry, agriculture, architecture, and nature highlight incredible patterns while also revealing a deeper story about human impact. This extraordinary photographic journey around our planet captures the sense of wonder gained from a new, aerial vantage point and creates a perspective of Earth as it has never been seen before.
Author | : Joelle Riley |
Publisher | : Lerner Publications ™ |
Total Pages | : 41 |
Release | : 2017-08-01 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 1541506499 |
Earth is changing every day. Erosion makes giant mountains smaller and rivers wider, but it happens so slowly most people don't even notice. Do you know what erosion is? Or what causes it? Explore the amazing eroding world in this book.
Author | : National Research Council |
Publisher | : National Academies Press |
Total Pages | : 173 |
Release | : 2010-06-23 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 0309157234 |
From the oceans to continental heartlands, human activities have altered the physical characteristics of Earth's surface. With Earth's population projected to peak at 8 to 12 billion people by 2050 and the additional stress of climate change, it is more important than ever to understand how and where these changes are happening. Innovation in the geographical sciences has the potential to advance knowledge of place-based environmental change, sustainability, and the impacts of a rapidly changing economy and society. Understanding the Changing Planet outlines eleven strategic directions to focus research and leverage new technologies to harness the potential that the geographical sciences offer.
Author | : Michael John Bradshaw |
Publisher | : Hodder & Stoughton |
Total Pages | : 336 |
Release | : 1978-01-01 |
Genre | : Geomorphology |
ISBN | : 9780340223529 |
Author | : National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine |
Publisher | : National Academies Press |
Total Pages | : 29 |
Release | : 2019-06-18 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 0309492432 |
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.