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Earth is one of the few planets that look blue from space, thanks to the huge amounts of water covering it. The origin and development of life on earth are connected to the ocean. Of all the planets of the solar system, our earth is unique. In this edition, significant emphasis is placed on cycling of materials and energy, and interactions among the spheres. There are many photos and figures in the text to develop a strong understanding of the material presented. It is the only planet known to harbour life of a wide variety from the simplest onecelled organisms to the most complex ones like human beings. Every chapter opens with a topical essay dealing with research on the subject matter and. The required text for this course is skinner and murck 2011, the blue planet. Informational nonfiction, 506 words, level l grade 2, lexile 580l. Anderson the midocean spreading centers that host the hydrothermal vents and chemosynthetic organisms consist of a continuous string of volcanoes that encircle the globe figure 31.
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An introduction to earth system science treats earth science from a systems perspective, showing how the four spheres lithosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, biosphere are interrelated. Introducing planet earth introduces readers to facts pertaining to earth, including how the planet supports life, why seasons occur, and how day becomes night. An introduction to earth system science, chapter 16. For example, we have never found a single rock that is older than 3. It is the science that studies the whole planet as a system of innumerable interacting parts and focuses on the.
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