Ocean Ridges and Trenches, Revised Edition

Ocean Ridges and Trenches, Revised Edition

Author: Peter Aleshire

Publisher: Infobase Holdings, Inc

Published: 2019-06-01

Total Pages: 148

ISBN-13: 1438182546

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Ocean Ridges and Trenches, Revised Edition immerses readers in the mysteries of the world's sea floors, from the surprising creatures of the Galapagos Rift to the devastating tsunamis of the Java Trench. This eBook reveals how 10 undersea mountain ranges and valleys came to be, how and why it has changed over the span of geologic time, and its contributions to the environment. The ridges and trenches covered span the Mariana Trench, the deepest point in the ocean, and the San Andreas Fault, site of many of California’s earthquakes. Each chapter provides illuminating material on environmental challenges and expert reports on science in action, with details on field studies conducted at each sea-floor site. Additional articles cover related high-interest topics, such as giant squids, magnetic fields, and plate tectonics.


Let's Review Regents: Earth Science--Physical Setting Revised Edition

Let's Review Regents: Earth Science--Physical Setting Revised Edition

Author: Edward J. Denecke

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2021-01-05

Total Pages: 800

ISBN-13: 150627188X

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Barron's Let's Review Regents: Earth Science--Physical Setting gives students the step-by-step review and practice they need to prepare for the Regents exam. This updated edition is an ideal companion to high school textbooks and covers all Physical Setting/Earth Science topics prescribed by the New York State Board of Regents. This book features: Comprehensive topic review covering fundamentals such as astronomy, geology, and meteorology Reference Tables for Physical Setting/Earth Science More than 1,100 practice questions with answers covering all exam topics drawn from recent Regents exams One recent full-length Regents exam with answers Looking for additional practice and review? Check out Barron’s Regents Earth Science--Physical Setting Power Pack two-volume set, which includes Regents Exams and Answers: Earth Science--Physical Setting in addition to Let’s Review Regents: Earth Science--Physical Setting.


Ecosystems: Oceans

Ecosystems: Oceans

Author: Trevor Day

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2014-07-10

Total Pages: 225

ISBN-13: 113594346X

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The oceans are teeming with life of all kinds. Changing sea levels, plate tectonics, chemical cycling, sedimentation, and the atmosphere greatly impact these habitats. The ocean's currents and sea level are tied closely to weather patterns and in turn to such issues as global warming and El Nino. Oceans provides a complete overview of the ecosystem that exists in these bodies of water. From the coastal wetlands to the deep ocean waters, the geography, geology, chemistry, and physics of oceans are thoroughly examined in this volume. Today, the impact that human use of ocean resources has on these habitats, including habitat loss and overharvesting, is in constant debate. Oceans looks at these possible threats and concludes with a balanced look at the ways to manage the oceans, as well as the future of this ecosystem.


The Continental Drift Controversy

The Continental Drift Controversy

Author: Henry R. Frankel

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2012-04-26

Total Pages: 697

ISBN-13: 110701994X

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Describes the expansion of the land-based paleomagnetic case for drifting continents and recounts the golden age of marine geoscience.


The Continental Drift Controversy: Volume 4, Evolution into Plate Tectonics

The Continental Drift Controversy: Volume 4, Evolution into Plate Tectonics

Author: Henry R. Frankel

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2012-04-26

Total Pages: 697

ISBN-13: 110737961X

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The resolution of the sixty-year debate over continental drift, culminating in the triumph of plate tectonics, changed the very fabric of Earth science. This four-volume treatise on the continental drift controversy is the first complete history of the origin, debate and gradual acceptance of this revolutionary theory. Based on extensive interviews, archival papers and original works, Frankel weaves together the lives and work of the scientists involved, producing an accessible narrative for scientists and non-scientists alike. This fourth volume explains the discoveries in the mid 1960s which led to the rapid acceptance of seafloor spreading theory and how the birth of plate tectonics followed soon after with the geometrification of geology. Although plate tectonics did not explain the cause or dynamic mechanism of drifting continents, it provided a convincing kinematic explanation that continues to inspire geodynamic research to the present day.


Petroleum Science and Technology

Petroleum Science and Technology

Author: Muhammad Abdul Quddus

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2021-04-02

Total Pages: 287

ISBN-13: 1000339238

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Petroleum Science and Technology: Petroleum Generation, Accumulation and Prospecting describes natural hydrocarbon geology along with applicable aspects of physics, chemistry, biology, environmental science, mathematics, and engineering/technology. It starts off with a brief coverage of the origin and evolution of the universe, petroleum origin and generation in subsurface condition, source rock, oil/gas migration path and reservoir rock. Geological, geophysical, and geochemical petroleum surveys are also included. This book covers both theory and applied information. Aimed at graduate students, researchers, and professionals in petroleum engineering and chemical engineering, it: Covers petroleum geology and technology including petroleum generation, migration, and reservoir formation Introduces the nature and formation of petroleum and its exploration Describes oil/gas prospecting using geophysico-chemical methods under subsurface condition Includes a detailed geochemical survey along with an analysis of kerogen and bitumen Explains petroleum migration and accumulation using two-dimensional graphs MA Quddus PhD, has served in the petroleum sector and R&D organization, both national and multinational, for more than 40 years and has worked in various capacities including in the laboratory, office, field, and plant, and has also engaged in teaching petroleum technology as a visiting professor for 17 years. He earned BSc (Hons) and MSc degrees along with a PhD with thesis titled "Oxidation of Asphalt." As a result of his constant research, he has published nine international and 12 national papers, obtained one patent, presented five papers in conferences and prepared six technical reports. He has also visited the USA, Canada, and Indonesia for short courses in petroleum technology and teacher training.


Cracking IAS Prelims Revision Files – Geography (Vol. 4/9)

Cracking IAS Prelims Revision Files – Geography (Vol. 4/9)

Author: Disha Experts

Publisher: Disha Publications

Published: 2019-04-24

Total Pages: 139

ISBN-13:

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Cracking IAS Prelims Revision Files – Geography (Vol. 4/9) is the 1st ebook of a series of 9 eBooks specially prepared to help IAS aspirants cross the milestone of Preliminary Exam. The ebook is aimed at Revision cum practice so as to develop confidence to crack the IAS Prelim Exam. • The eBook is divided into 3 Topics • Each topic provides 5-6 Revision Modules ensuring complete revision of the topic. Thus in all around 15 such Modules are provided. • Each topic will end up with a Quiz containing 15 questions to test your topic preparedness. • Further Solved Questions of the last 5 years on Geographyare also provided. • In the end 2 Tests are provided on Geographyto test your revision of the entire section This ebook, along with the 8 other ebooks of this series, will definitely help you improve your score in the IAS Prelim Exam.


Cracking IAS Prelims 2024 General Studies (India and World Geography) Quick Revision Notes With Practice MCQs

Cracking IAS Prelims 2024 General Studies (India and World Geography) Quick Revision Notes With Practice MCQs

Author: MYUPSC

Publisher: R P Meena

Published:

Total Pages: 108

ISBN-13:

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Cracking IAS Prelims 2024 General Studies (India and World Geography) Quick Revision Notes With Practice MCQs. The most important source of Geography for UPSC is NCERT Books. Aspirants should read geography from NCERT Books for UPSC to prepare for the IAS Exam. Taking notes is an efficient way to organise the study material for Quick Revision. UPSC candidates often find it difficult to find the right topics to focus on or may not have the time or resources at hand to take efficient notes. With this in mind, we at we have developed a compilation of NCERT Notes for UPSC. As per the UPSC 2024 calendar, the IAS Prelims and main exams are scheduled to take place on May 26, 2024 and September 20, 2024 onwards respectively. Geography is an important part of the Prelims GS 1 paper of the Civil Services Examination. Important questions for UPSC from the Geography section are given here.