Oceanography
An Invitation to Marine Science
Published on 1. January 1993
Book
Hardback
600 pages
978-0-534-15600-8 (ISBN)
Description
Written for an introduction to oceanography course, this book covers the geological, physical, biological and ecological aspects.
Written for an introduction to oceanography course, this book covers the geological, physical, biological and ecological aspects.
Written for an introduction to oceanography course, this book covers the geological, physical, biological and ecological aspects.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Belmont, CA
United States
Publishing group
Cengage Learning, Inc
Target group
Primary & secondary/elementary & high school
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 13 mm
Width: 235 mm
Weight
1520 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-534-15600-8 (9780534156008)
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Content
Introduction and origins; A history of marine science; Earth structure and plate tectonics; Continental margins and ocean basins; Sediments; Seawater chemistry; Ocean physics; Atmospheric circulation and weather; Ocean circulation; Wave dynamics and wind waves; Large waves and tides; Coasts; Life in the ocean; The primary producers; Marine animals I: the invertebrates; Marine animals II: the vertebrates; Marine communities; Poles and tropics: a study in contrasts; Marine resources; Environmental concerns.