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Processes That Shape the Earth
  • Format
  • HARDCOVER
  • Authored by: David M. Thompson, Series Editor: David G. Haase
  • From the Series: Physics in Action
  • Trim Size: 7 x 9-1/4
  • ISBN-10: 0791089320
  • ISBN-13: 978-0-7910-8932-3
  • Status: In Stock
  • List Price: $35.00
  • Imprint: Chelsea House
  • Published: 08/01/2007
  • Dewey Number: 551
  • Reading Level: Grades 9 and up
  • Pages: 120

Summary

On Earth, nothing is still. Mountains rise and fall. Tides ebb and flow. Even the continents themselves are on the move. Beneath the surface, a restless engine powers earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and the shifting of continents. Above ground, the sun causes the wind to howl, rain to pour, rivers to churn, and oceans to swell with waves. Processes That Shape the Earth surveys these forces and the ways they sculpt the planet. The modern theory of plate tectonics is introduced, along with other pertinent topics in physical geology. Several chapters add relevant historical context, presenting readers with fascinating discussions of Earth’s origin, its history over billions of years, and the recent changes that have resulted from human activity.

Specifications

Full-color photographs and illustrations. Sidebars. Further reading. Web sites. References. Glossary. Index.

About the Author(s)

David M. Thompson is an Environmental Fellow at the Center for the Environment at Harvard University. Dr. Thompson holds bachelor's and master's degrees in physics from Yale University and a Ph.D. in theoretical particle physics from Harvard University.

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