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Science Fundamentals 5 - Environmental Science : QuickStudy Reference and Study Guide.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Gardner, Jane.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Environmental sciences.
- Atmospheric science.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (6 pages)
- Edition:
- 2nd ed.
- Place of Publication:
- Newburyport : BarCharts Publishing, Inc., 2023.
- Summary:
- This book provides a comprehensive overview of environmental science, focusing on the relationship between organisms and their environments. It explores the composition and layers of Earth's atmosphere, methods of heat transfer, and the dynamics of air masses and fronts. Key topics include climate change, global warming, greenhouse effects, and natural climate cycles. The book also discusses the implications of human actions on Earth's ecosystems, highlighting issues like pollution, endangered species, and resource management. It aims to educate readers on environmental science's complexities and encourage the development of strategies for ecosystem restoration. The intended audience includes students, educators, and environmental enthusiasts seeking a deeper understanding of atmospheric and environmental processes. Generated by AI.
- Contents:
- SCIENCE Fundamentals 5
- What Is Environmental Science?
- ATMOSPHERE, WEATHER &
- CLIMATE
- Atmosphere
- Weather
- Climate
- CLIMATE CHANGE
- Essential Concepts
- Natural Causes of Climate Change
- Human Causes of Climate Change
- Why Worry about Climate Change?
- POLLUTION
- Types
- Air Pollution
- Light Pollution
- Noise Pollution
- Water Pollution
- Acid Rain
- LAND &
- WATER USE
- Agriculture
- Forestry
- Rangelands
- Impacts of Land Use
- Fishing
- NATURAL RESOURCES &
- ENERGY
- Types of Resources
- Energy
- WASTE MANAGEMENT
- Common Types of Waste
- Waste Management Methods
- POPULATION BIOLOGY
- Definition of Population
- Carrying Capacity
- Human Population
- ENDANGERED SPECIES
- Causes of Endangerment
- Human Impact
- Protection
- Conservation Status.
- Notes:
- Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.
- Part of the metadata in this record was created by AI, based on the text of the resource.
- Other Format:
- Print version: Gardner, Jane Science Fundamentals 5 - Environmental Science
- ISBN:
- 9781423249702
- 1423249704
- OCLC:
- 1394119480
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