Environmental Science Demystified

By Linda Williams
Size 3.2 MB
ISBN 0071453199 / 9780071453196
Language English
Publisher McGraw-Hill

Overview

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.

Table of contents

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