Book Description
This work provides a wide perspective of the oceans by examining their places in the earth sciences, drawing together all the key strands of ocean study and presenting a holistic view of ocean processes, ancient and modern.
Author : Dr Andy Cundy
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 26,74 MB
Release : 2013-05-13
Category : Science
ISBN : 1134983360
This work provides a wide perspective of the oceans by examining their places in the earth sciences, drawing together all the key strands of ocean study and presenting a holistic view of ocean processes, ancient and modern.
Author : Austin Brennan
Publisher : Callisto Reference
Page : 234 pages
File Size : 44,89 MB
Release : 2021-11-16
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781641165860
Oceanography is a fundamental study of physical and biological aspects of ocean. It is an important branch of earth science. It covers a range of topics such as ocean currents, ecosystem dynamics, waves, plate tectonics, fluxes of physical properties and chemical substances within the ocean and across its boundaries, etc. The four main branches of oceanography are biological, chemical, geological and physical oceanography. Biological oceanography deals with the investigation of the ecology of marine organisms. It involves the physical, chemical and geological characteristics of their ocean environment and the biology of individual marine organisms. Chemical oceanography studies the chemistry of ocean which includes the study and understanding of seawater properties and its changes. Geological oceanography deals with in-depth study of geology of ocean floor which also includes study of plate tectonics and paleoceanography. The study of ocean's physical attributes fall under physical oceanography, which involves the studies of temperature-salinity structure, surface waves, internal waves, etc. This book brings forth some of the most innovative concepts and elucidates the unexplored aspects of oceanography. It also traces the progress of this field and highlights some of its key concepts and applications. This book is a resource guide for experts as well as students.
Author : Meredith Grant Gross
Publisher :
Page : 504 pages
File Size : 27,80 MB
Release : 1996
Category : Science
ISBN :
This outstanding overview, like its predecessors, introduces readerOtilde;s to the oceanOtilde;s complex systems and their impact on our lives and futures. As an underlying theme, the author explains science as a process of continual inquiry and open testing of ideas. The Seventh Edition reflects the most recent advances and developments in ocean and other earth sciences.
Author : Dr Andy Cundy
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 10,35 MB
Release : 2013-05-13
Category : Science
ISBN : 1134983298
This work provides a wide perspective of the oceans by examining their places in the earth sciences, drawing together all the key strands of ocean study and presenting a holistic view of ocean processes, ancient and modern.
Author : Meredith Grant Gross
Publisher : Prentice Hall
Page : 522 pages
File Size : 50,24 MB
Release : 1977
Category : Science
ISBN :
This outstanding overview, like its predecessors, introduces readerÕ s to the oceanÕ s complex systems and their impact on our lives and futures. As an underlying theme, the author explains science as a process of continual inquiry and open testing of ideas. The "Seventh Edition" reflects the most recent advances and developments in ocean and other earth sciences.
Author : Hilary L. Maybaum
Publisher :
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 28,15 MB
Release : 1996
Category : Science
ISBN :
Author : Macarena Burgos
Publisher :
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 46,75 MB
Release : 2019-04-05
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781798430385
This textbook is for high school or college students taking an introduction to oceanography course or for those who are passionate about the ocean. The content is heavily focused on the Hawaiian islands' geographical location, unique features, scientific research, and Hawaiian culture.
Author : Steve Neshyba
Publisher :
Page : 544 pages
File Size : 32,68 MB
Release : 1987-01-16
Category : Science
ISBN :
This basic text for undergraduate courses in oceanography/ocean science provides a solid integration of physical, chemical, geological, and biological topics. Organized to allow instructors to proceed methodically, this book offers up-to-date coverage of the marine world and its organization, providing a complete overview of how and why the fluid earth system behaves the way it does. Topics of note include continental margins and basin sediments, the sea and man, and the chemistry of seawater.
Author : Meredith Grant Gross
Publisher : Macmillan College
Page : 446 pages
File Size : 46,72 MB
Release : 1993
Category : Oceanography
ISBN : 9780136307570
This outstanding overview, like its predecessors, introduces readerÕ s to the oceanÕ s complex systems and their impact on our lives and futures. As an underlying theme, the author explains science as a process of continual inquiry and open testing of ideas. The "Seventh Edition" reflects the most recent advances and developments in ocean and other earth sciences.
Author : Eelco Rohling
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 50,23 MB
Release : 2020-07-14
Category : Science
ISBN : 0691202648
The 4.4-billion-year history of the oceans and their role in Earth's climate system It has often been said that we know more about the moon than we do about our own oceans. In fact, we know a great deal more about the oceans than many people realize. Scientists know that our actions today are shaping the oceans and climate of tomorrow—and that if we continue to act recklessly, the consequences will be dire. Eelco Rohling traces the 4.4-billion-year history of Earth's oceans while also shedding light on the critical role they play in our planet's climate system. This timely and accessible book explores the close interrelationships of the oceans, climate, solid Earth processes, and life, using the context of Earth and ocean history to provide perspective on humankind's impacts on the health and habitability of our planet.