EARTH SCIENCE The People Behind the Science

Earth science is the study of the Earth, its origin, its structure, the changes it has undergone, and the past and future consequences of those changes. Its four major branches include meteorology, oceanography, astronomy, and geology. From the formulation of the three major principles of modern geo...

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Main Author: Cullen, Katherine E. (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York CHELSEA HOUSE PUBLISHERS 2006
Series:Pioneers in science
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