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Earth s Natural Resources
Author | : John V. Walther,John Walther |
Publsiher | : Jones & Bartlett Publishers |
Total Pages | : 452 |
Release | : 2014 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 9781449632342 |
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Earth's Natural Resources provides a thorough overview of the subject and details how natural resources relate to individuals and our society. It discusses how the Earth's natural resources form and change over time, how they are extracted for human use, and how we can continue to sustainably use them with our ever-growing global population. The text begins with the basics of energy-giving resources such as oil, natural gas, and coal, as well as alternative energy sources and nuclear power. It goes on to cover the earth's abundant and scarce metals, followed by elements used in agriculture, water and its distribution, quality, and usage. The final section highlights soil composition, minerals, and degradation. In each section, the author discusses the science of the element under consideration, as well as any environmental and sustainability concerns that have arisen as humans have harvested the resources with increasing effectiveness. Key Features of Earth's Natural Resources: -Provides a thorough overview of our natural resources and how society affects these resources -Includes material on alternative energy sources -End-of-chapter material includes chapter summaries, key term listing, student problems, and reference for further reading -Instructor resources include: PowerPoint Image Bank, PowerPoint Lecture Slides, answers to end of chapter problems
Resources of the Earth
Author | : James R. Craig,David J. Vaughan,Brian J. Skinner |
Publsiher | : Unknown |
Total Pages | : 504 |
Release | : 1996 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : STANFORD:36105018323290 |
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An objective presentation of how the Earth's resources are generated, extracted, and how human activities impact the environment. Prepared for first year undergraduates in geology and environmental courses, the text examines minerals, fossil fuels, metals, building materials, water and soil resources, and environmental concerns and alternatives. This new edition increases its emphasis on topical discussions of resource management, and has also added 50 new color photographs and over 100 more illustrations. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
The Earth s Resources
Author | : Richard Spilsbury,Louise Spilsbury |
Publsiher | : Evans Brothers |
Total Pages | : 48 |
Release | : 2006 |
Genre | : Business & Economics |
ISBN | : 0237530953 |
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'The Earth's Resources' looks at the many different types of natural resources, and how people make use of them. It looks at water, minerals and metals, and renewable sources such as biomass, solar, geothermal and hydropower, and their importance as non-renewable resources run out.
Earth Resources and the Environment
Author | : James R. Craig,David J. Vaughan,Brian J. Skinner |
Publsiher | : Pearson |
Total Pages | : 544 |
Release | : 2013-11-01 |
Genre | : Environmental policy |
ISBN | : 1292040998 |
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Balanced, broad-based, and up to date, this comprehensive text explores the nature and critical issues of earth resources and the impacts that resource usage has on the earth environment. The authors offer full coverage of all major types of earth resources-energy, metallic, nonmetallic, water, soil. A minimal scientific background is assumed.
Earth s Resources Geo Facts
Author | : Izzi Howell |
Publsiher | : Geo Facts |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2018 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 0778743837 |
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Learn about the kind of resources Earth holds, and how they are extracted and used. Discover the problems and challenges posed by human consumption of these resources, from overfishing to dwindling supplies of fossil fuels. Read about the efforts being made to protect Earth's resources, including finding sustainable energy solutions and making our cities eco-friendly.
20 Fun Facts About Earth s Resources
Author | : Sarah Machajewski |
Publsiher | : Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP |
Total Pages | : 34 |
Release | : 2017-12-15 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 9781538211793 |
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Geothermal heat, made by the disintegration of the radioactive atoms in Earth's core, is not a subject young readers often get to learn about. Heavy metals and solar energy, two topics that are constantly appearing in technology news today, are typically left for more advanced readers to discover and understand. By using accessible yet exciting language and bold, colorful photography and art, this book lets young readers explore a plethora of fascinating yet digestible facts about what our planet naturally provides and how we harness it.
Earth s Natural Resources
Author | : Amy Bauman |
Publsiher | : Gareth Stevens |
Total Pages | : 36 |
Release | : 2008 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 0836889177 |
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Designed for reluctant readers, this hi-lo series explores Earth's physical properties and processes. The text, written at an accessible reading level, clearly explains key concepts, examines the relationships among Earth's systems, and contemplates the future of our planet. Dynamic photographs and labeled diagrams enhance understanding of content across the science curriculum.
Recycling Earth s Resources
Author | : Webb |
Publsiher | : Carson-Dellosa Publishing |
Total Pages | : 28 |
Release | : 2010-08-01 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 9781617411564 |
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Young Readers Will Discover What Earth's Resources Are And How They Can Help Recycle Them.