Author : Christopher Zimmer Subject : Earth and Planetary Sciences ISBN :9781647400187 The field of study, which deals with features, lands, inhabitants and phenomena of the Earth and planets is known as geography. It seeks to understand the Earth, along with the natural and human complexities. Read More |
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Author : Eleanor Flores Subject : Earth and Planetary Sciences ISBN :9781682869949 The branch of atmospheric sciences that makes use of atmospheric chemistry and physics is known as meteorology. It focuses on weather forecasting. Meteorological studies take place at various scales such Read More |
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Author : Zack Reed Subject : Earth and Planetary Sciences ISBN :9781682869956 The branch of geology that deals with the scientific study of the chemistry, crystal structure and physical properties of minerals is referred to as mineralogy. It also examines mineralized artifacts. Read More |
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Author : Adam Powell Subject : Earth and Planetary Sciences ISBN :9781682868546 Astronomy is the natural science that involves the observation and explanation of various events occurring outside Earth and its atmosphere. It applies chemistry, mathematics and physics to study the origin, Read More |
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Author : Anna Nelson Subject : Earth and Planetary Sciences ISBN :9781682869970 Topography is an interdisciplinary field which focuses on the surface shape, features and description of land surfaces. It includes the records of the relief or terrain, identification of specific landforms, Read More |
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Remote Sensing: Analysis, Interpretation and Implementation Author : Jenson Gonzalez Subject : Earth and Planetary Sciences ISBN :9781682868669 Information can be gathered about an object, event or phenomenon without making direct physical contact with it. This is possible by applying the technology of remote sensing. Using satellite-based or Read More |
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Snow Hydrology: Composition and Movement of Snow Author : Alfred Mills Subject : Earth and Planetary Sciences ISBN :9781682869376 The scientific field of hydrology that is concerned with the composition, dispersion and movement of snow and ice is referred to as snow hydrology. Important hydrological processes include snowfall, accumulation Read More |
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Author : John Bailey Subject : Earth and Planetary Sciences ISBN :9781682869031 The Earth's surface is affected by a combination of surface and geologic processes that shape landscapes and coastal geography. Such processes cause tectonic uplift and subsidence. The varied topographies Read More |
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Author : Easton Nicholson Subject : Earth and Planetary Sciences ISBN :9781647400194 The field of study which focuses on volcanoes, magma and lava is known as volcanology. It also deals with the geophysical, geological and geochemical phenomenon associated with them. Volcanology also plays Read More |
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Author : Noel Lane Subject : Earth and Planetary Sciences ISBN :9781682867891 Geoinformatics is a field of science and technology, which employs and develops information science infrastructure to understand, analyze and solve cartographic, geoscientific and geographic problems. Read More |