Geology of the Eastern Coast : investigate how the Earth was formed with 15 projects / Cynthia Light Brown, Kathleen Brown ; illustrated by Eric Baker.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Brown, Cynthia L. (Cynthia Light)

Contributor:

Brown, Kathleen.

Baker, Eric.

Series:

Build It Yourself series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Geology--Atlantic Coast (North America)--Juvenile literature.

Geology.

Ecology--Atlantic Coast (North America)--Juvenile literature.

Ecology.

Geology--Problems, exercises, etc.

Ecology--Problems, exercises, etc.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (129 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

White River Junction, Vt. : Nomad, 2012.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Taking a unique approach to a fascinating region of the United States, this activity guide looks at the underlying processes that have shaped the Eastern Coast. Beginning with the connection between geology and geography, the chapters move into a discussion of plate tectonics and landforms such as the Appalachian Mountains, Piedmont area, and Coastal Plains. The aspects of climate, rivers and lakes, and the ecosystems of the temperate forest and wetlands-including bayous and the Everglades-are covered in detail. Engaging sidebars explain why the New River is one of the oldest in the world, how

Contents:

Cover; Copyright; Contents; Introduction; Chap 1: Plate Tectonics Shape Our Land and Sea; Chap 2: Mountain Ranges; Chap 3: Earthquakes and Resources; Chap 4: Plains; Chap 5: Climate; Chap 6: Rivers; Chap 7: Ecosystems; Chap 8: The Coast; Glossary; Resources; Index; Back Cover

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1-61930-138-5

1-61930-137-7

OCLC:

779828578