Encyclopedia Of Earth Space Science 2volume Set 1st Edition Timothy Kusky by Timothy Kusky 9780816070053, 0816070059 instant download after payment.

The two-volume Encyclopedia of Earth and Space Science is the perfect complement to the material typically taught in high school and college Earth science and astronomy classes. Based on the NSES Content Standards, this comprehensive reference emphasizes the physical processes involved in the formation and evolution of the Earth and universe, describes many examples of different types of geological and astrophysical phenomena, provides historical perspectives, and gives insight into the process of scientific inquiry by incorporating biographical profiles of people who have contributed significantly to the development of the sciences. The big bang theory is presented along with an evaluation of its physical principles and fundamental laws. The resulting structure of the universe, galaxies, solar system, planets, and places on Earth are also discussed. This informative resource boasts full-color photographs and illustrations, as well as an index, appendixes, cross-references, and a chronology.Entries include:Asthenosphere Australian geologyBlack smoker chimneysCharles DarwinEl Niño and the Southern Oscillation (ENSO)EstuaryGalaxy clustersGeorge GamowHipparchusJapanMadagascarMercuryMilankovitch cyclesPangaeaRadio galaxiesRussian geologyTsunamis.