Earth science: an introduction

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"Designed in direct response to student surveys, focus groups and interviews, Hendrix/Thompson's Earth Science: An Introduction, 3rd Edition, delivers concise yet comprehensive coverage in an engaging and accessible format for majors and non-majors alike. The revised text brings concepts to life with current research and examples, a new-and-improved art program, over 150 new photos, and a clean, modern design. A second-to-none supplements package equips you with a wealth of resources, including…

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Full title :Earth science : an introduction / Marc S. Hendrix, Graham R. Thompson, Jonathan Turk.

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Edition Statements

Publication Date:©2021
Edition:Third edition

Publication Statements

Publisher(s):Cengage Learning
Place of Publication:Boston, MA
Language:eng
Publication Date:©2021

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Previous edition: Earth / Hendrix, Thompson, Turk. 2nd edition. Stamford, CT : Cengage Learning, ©2015.

Includes index.

The Physical Object

Description:xiii, 621 pages : : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps ; : 28 cm

Edition Identifiers

ISBN:9780357116562, 0357116569
oclc:on1143693219
LC Classification:QE33
Dewey Decimal:550

Earth systems -- Minerals -- Rocks -- Geologic time -- Geologic resources -- Active Earth -- Earthquakes and the Earth's structure -- Volcanoes and plutons -- Mountains -- Weathering, soil, and erosion -- Freshwater -- Water resources -- Glaciers and glaciations -- Deserts and wind -- Ocean basins -- Oceans and coastlines -- Atmosphere -- Energy balance in the atmosphere -- Moisture, clouds, and weather -- Climate -- Climate change -- Motions in the heavens -- Planets and their moons -- Stars, space, and galaxies.