This manual provides comprehensive guidance for the CliffsQuickReview Earth Science guide, a valuable resource for understanding fundamental geological and environmental concepts. Authored by Scott Ryan and published by Cliffs Notes, this edition, released on February 28, 2013, delves into the structure of the Earth, including plate tectonics, seismic activity, and geological formations. It also covers climate science, atmospheric phenomena, and environmental concerns, alongside an exploration of space, celestial bodies, and the solar system.
The purpose of this manual is to serve as an educational tool, facilitating learning through detailed explanations and structured content. It includes sections on Earth's structure, climate, environmental issues, and space science, complemented by chapter-end quizzes, a comprehensive final quiz, and a glossary of key terms. Additional resources and topic-related websites are also provided to enhance the learning experience for students and educators alike.
Your effective tutorial for mastering Earth Science
Why CliffsQuickReview Guides?
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About the contents:
The Earth's Structure
* Earthquakes, tsunamis, and volcanoes
* Oceans and features of the ocean floor
* Earth's layers
* Plate tectonics, hot spots and pole
* Landscape formationreversal patterns
* Rocks and minerals; rock and fossil dating
Climate
* Atmosphere, storms, and forecasting
* Water and climate
* Insolation and the seasons
* Weathering and agents of erosion
Environmental Concerns
* Conservation
* Pollution
Space
* Comets, asteroids, and meteoroids
* Motions of the earth, moon, and sun
* Kepler's laws of planetary motion
* Origin of the universe
Review and Resources
* Chapter-end quizzes
* Comprehensive end-of-book quiz
* Glossary of key terms
* Appendix of topic-related resources and websites
We take great notes—and make learning a snap
Author: Ryan, Scott
Publisher: Cliffs Notes
Illustration: n
Language: ENG
Title: CliffsQuickReview Earth Science
Pages: 00240 (Encrypted EPUB)
On Sale: 2013-02-28
SKU-13/ISBN: 9780471789376
Category: Science : Earth Sciences - General
Your effective tutorial for mastering Earth Science
Why CliffsQuickReview Guides?
Go with the name you know and trust
Get the information you need—fast!
Written by teachers and educational specialists
About the contents:
The Earth's Structure
* Earthquakes, tsunamis, and volcanoes
* Oceans and features of the ocean floor
* Earth's layers
* Plate tectonics, hot spots and pole
* Landscape formationreversal patterns
* Rocks and minerals; rock and fossil dating
Climate
* Atmosphere, storms, and forecasting
* Water and climate
* Insolation and the seasons
* Weathering and agents of erosion
Environmental Concerns
* Conservation
* Pollution
Space
* Comets, asteroids, and meteoroids
* Motions of the earth, moon, and sun
* Kepler's laws of planetary motion
* Origin of the universe
Review and Resources
* Chapter-end quizzes
* Comprehensive end-of-book quiz
* Glossary of key terms
* Appendix of topic-related resources and websites
We take great notes—and make learning a snap
Author: Ryan, Scott
Publisher: Cliffs Notes
Illustration: n
Language: ENG
Title: CliffsQuickReview Earth Science
Pages: 00240 (Encrypted EPUB)
On Sale: 2013-02-28
SKU-13/ISBN: 9780471789376
Category: Science : Earth Sciences - General