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Foundations of Earth Science, 9th edition

Published by Pearson (July 5, 2021) © 2022

  • Frederick K Lutgens
  • Edward J. Tarbuck (Emeritus) Illinois Central College
  • Dennis G. Tasa Tasa Graphic Arts, Inc.

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Foundations of Earth Science is the brief version of the best-selling Earth Science by Lutgens, Tarbuck and Tasa. This straightforward text presents up-to-date coverage of geology, oceanography, meteorology and astronomy that's ideal for undergraduates with little or no science background. Uncomplicated writing, a stunning Illustration program, and a structured learning path combine to excite you about the world around us.

The 9th Edition presents updated content, the latest data and applications, and new data analysis activities. Many discussions, case studies, examples and illustrations are updated or revised.

Table of contents

  • Introduction to Earth Science

UNIT I - EARTH MATERIALS

  1. Matter and Minerals
  2. Rocks: Materials of the Solid Earth

UNIT II - FORCES WITHIN

  1. Plate Tectonics: A Scientific Revolution Unfolds
  2. Restless Earth: Earthquakes and Mountain Building
  3. Volcanoes and Other Igneous Activity

UNIT III - SCULPTING EARTH'S SURFACE

  1. Landscapes Fashioned by Water
  2. Glacial and Arid Landscapes

UNIT IV - DECIPHERING EARTH'S HISTORY

  1. Geologic Time

UNIT V - THE GLOBAL OCEAN

  1. Oceans: The Last Frontier
  2. The Restless Ocean

UNIT VI - EARTH'S DYNAMIC ATMOSPHERE

  1. Heating the Atmosphere
  2. Moisture, Clouds, and Precipitation
  3. The Atmosphere in Motion
  4. Weather Patterns and Severe Weather

UNIT VII - EARTH'S PLACE IN THE UNIVERSE

  1. The Nature of the Solar System
  2. Beyond Our Solar System

APPENDICES

  • A. Metric and English Units Compared
  • B. Relative Humidity and Dew-Point Tables
  • C. Stellar Properties to Earth Science

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