Oceanography: An Invitation to Marine Science
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- Synopsis
- Garrison (Orange Coast College) covers the fundamentals of oceanography, including the history of marine science, earth structure and plate tectonics, seawater chemistry, and ocean physics. The textbook also discusses atmospheric circulation and weather, wave dynamics and wind waves, plant and animal life, marine communities, marine resources, and environmental concerns. Appendixes feature information on measures and conversions, geological time, latitude and longitude, maps and charts, taxonomic classification of marine organisms, careers in marine science, and calculating tide-generating force. Included is a CD-ROM with on-line materials for each chapter and other resources. Annotation c. Book News, Inc. , Portland, OR (booknews. com)
- Copyright:
- 2007
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- Publisher Quality
- ISBN-13:
- 9780495112860
- Related ISBNs:
- 9780534375577, 9780534818685, 9780495113447, 9780534384692, 9780534257286, 9780534766535, 9780495391937, 9780534530822, 9780534156008, 9780534530914
- Publisher:
- Cengage Learning Brooks/Cole
- Date of Addition:
- 09/27/10
- Copyrighted By:
- (unknown)
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
- Nonfiction, Textbooks, Earth Sciences
- Grade Levels:
- Ninth grade, Tenth grade, Eleventh grade, Twelfth grade
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- Bookshare Staff
- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.