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ISBN10: 0071471405 | ISBN13: 9780071471404

Environmental Science Demystified, 1st Edition

ISBN10: 0071471405
ISBN13: 9780071471404
By Linda D. Williams

© 2005 Published June 30, 2005

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This is the perfect self-teaching guide for anyone interested in basic earth composition and development of the ever-changing nature of our planet. The author covers a wide array of topics including: atmosphere, water, global warming, atmospheric differentiation, geomorphology, glaciers, erosion, carbon dating, acid rain, and much more. It includes real-world examples, environmental notes, tips, scientific news, and international trends.

PART ONE: ATMOSPHERE

Chapter 1. Our Planet Earth

Chapter 2. World Ecosystems and Biodiversity

Chapter 3. Atmosphere

Chapter 4. Greenhouse Effect and Global Warming

Test: Part One

PART TWO: WATER

Chapter 5. Hydrologic Cycle

Chapter 6. Oceans and Fisheries

Chapter 7. Glaciers

Chapter 8. Water Pollution and Treatment

Test: Part Two

PART THREE: LAND

Chapter 9. Weathering and Erosion

Chapter 10. Deserts

Chapter 11. Geochemical Cycling

Chapter 12. Solid and Hazardous Waste

Test: Part Three

PART FOUR: WHAT CAN BE DONE?

Chapter 13. Fossil Fuels

Chapter 14. Solar and Nuclear Energy

Chapter 15. Wind, Hydroelectric and Geothermal Energy

Chapter 16. Future Policy and Alternatives

Test: Part Four

FINAL EXAM

ANSWERS TO EARTH QUIZ, TEST AND EXAM QUESTIONS

APPENDIX I: TERMS AND ORGANIZATIONS

APPENDIX II: CONVERSION FACTORS, REFERENCES, INTERNET REFERENCES, INDEX

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