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Certain processes cause changes to the Earth's landforms over time. In this book, you will read about the forces of earthquakes, glaciers and volcanoes. How do they happen and what kind of damage do they bring? How do they change landforms and how quickly can they do so? Grab a copy and start reading today.
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Earth today is so much more different than what it looked like in the past. In this book, you will learn about the forces that changed the Earth's surface. Read about the processes of weathering and erosion. What are they and how do they happen? Do the changes they create happen fast or slow?
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Soil is not just any ordinary dirt. Scientists believe that the soil holds the foundation to ecosystem function. If soil becomes overused and useless, it could lead to catastrophes like a dust bowl. Not many realize that the Earth's soil is also an important natural resource. The purpose of this book is to increase your appreciation of the Earth's soil by first learning of its composition. Grab a copy today.
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6 videodiscs (approximately 1080 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. + 1-3 course guidebooks (22 cm).
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These 36 half-hour lectures are your initiation into the geological world that lies just outside your door. "The Nature of Earth: An Introduction to Geology" introduces you to physical geology, the study of Earth's minerals, rocks, soils, and the processes that operate on them through time.
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