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Our DANTES study guides are different! The Introduction to Geology DANTES/DSST Study Guide teaches you everything that you need to know to pass the DSST test. This study guide is more than just sample test questions. Our easy-to-understand study guide will teach you the information. We've condensed what you need to know into a manageable book—one that will leave you completely prepared to tackle the test.

Embark on a thrilling journey with "Rockhounding Adventures," the new must-have eBook for every budding rockhound and mineral enthusiast. Unearth the hidden secrets of the Earth as you traverse through the chapters, unveiling the mystique of rocks and minerals, both common and rare. Chapter 1 kicks off the journey by unravelling the allure and passion found in rockhounding. You'll then be guided through practical how-tos of preparing for your first rockhounding expedition and identifying the treasures that you find. Classifying minerals and fossils will never be a mystery again! Each ...

Long dismissed as a relic of a bygone era, coal is back -- with a vengence. Coal is one of the nation's biggest and most influential industries -- Big Coal provides more than half the electricity consumed by Americans today -- and its dominance is growing, driven by rising oil prices and calls for energy independence. Is coal the solution to America's energy problems?

Four geologists and two mountain guides face the brutal beauty of West Antarctica eight hundred miles from the United States main base. Their search reaches far into the treacherous mountains of Marie Byrd Land. Over six weeks of living in tents and traveling by snowmobile, the team endures endless cold and furious blizzards. They cross ice fields and hidden crevasses, which one of the team learns about the hard way.

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Science tells us that the 'Age of the World' is somewhere between 3.6 -4.5 billion years old - but how do they really know that? In this book, we'll explore radiometric dating techniques, and do a deep-dive into two of the most popular ones, radiocarbon and K-Ar dating using plain English descriptions of how they are meant to work. In the process, we'll come to some surprising conclusions about the 'Age of the World'. CONTENTS: INTRODUCTION THE AGE OF THE UNIVERSE THE AGE OF THE WORLD THE ENVIRONMENT IS NOT CONSTANT RADIOMETRIC DATING OF ROCKS HARDENED LAVA AND DIFFICULT DATES HELIUM 3 AND ...

The Ghost Lake - The True Story of Louis Agassiz. Louis Agassiz convinced a reluctant scientific world that glaciers moved. A great Ice Age had once wrapped much of the world in a shroud of ice. He also discovered that, when melted, the ice left behind the Great Lakes. Even when he was young, Louis Agassiz was fascinated by the world of nature. All creatures interested him. As he grew older, Louis learned all he could about animals and plants. He found fossils especially fascinating. He soon became well-known for his great knowledge of science. He lived an exciting life. He began difficult ...

This easy-to-understand book describes what happened to planet Earth during and after the 371 days that Noah and seven others remained secure inside the ark. They left behind a one-continent world and landed in a newly shattered world, the one great land mass having been ripped apart into the continents we know today. Stones and bones tell the story.

As we hear more and more about deforestation, pollution, species extinctions, and climate change, some people may wonder how we got here. Some may wonder what is being done about those things. Some people may even wonder what all the fuss is really about. In The Anthropocene Epoch: When Humans Changed the World, we will examine how humankind has altered the character of our home—planet Earth—over the last 10,000 years. We will take a brief tour through the many ways in which we have dramatically improved our standard of living and made life much easier for most people around the world ...

In The Vanishing Earth, James Crawford, born into a landscape and family steeped in fossil fuels, takes listeners to the literal and ideological frontiers of extraction. Beginning with the story of humanity's decoupling from nature, Crawford embarks on an epic journey to five resource landscapes rapidly trending towards exhaustion: landscapes of rock, metal, sand, water and thought.

Crystal cave in Joplin Missouri is a Geode of immense size lying some 70 feet below the surface. Covered on all sides with giant crystals it was first opened in 1908 when mining in the area dewatered the cave. It became a tourist attraction as well as a cool summer center of entertainment with a dance floor. When mining stopped in the area the cave was reclaimed by the water and to this day it remains water filled. It is still hoped that one day the cave can be restored and once again its remarkable crystals, some two feet in length, can be enjoyed once again.

２０１１年の東日本大震災によって、日本列島は地震や火山噴火が頻発する「大地変動の時代」に入った。これから日本列島は大変な局面を迎える。

A herd of bison standing in the snow. Layered bluffs of multicolored sandstone. A silver Airstream trailer on a mountain highway. These are familiar sights for Neil Mathison and his wife, Susan. Newly retired, their son in college, they embark upon a great American road trip "uncoupled from the tyranny of calendars or a specific journey."

Aluminum is the most abundant metal in the earth’s crust. It is also ubiquitous in the modern world, from aircraft to soda cans. A dizzying number of consumer and industrial products employ aluminum, typically alloyed, because of its availability, versatility, and malleability. Today, how efficiently we use—and reuse—aluminum is vital to addressing key environmental challenges and understanding humanity’s fraught relationship with the earth.

Sempre intenti a "riveder le stelle", per citare il Sommo Poeta, ma ci siamo mai interessati veramente a quanto accade invece sotto i nostri piedi? La risposta è sì, ovviamente, ed è proprio quello che fanno i geologi: studiano la Terra! Eppure, in chi non la conosce, la geologia è una scienza che evoca spesso, e ingiustamente, un sapore stantio. Un luogo comune che il nostro geologo preferito, Andrea Moccia, autore del progetto divulgativo "Geopop", si è proposto di sfatare in questo libro.

This comprehensive account of California’s numerous and perilous natural disasters explores how a unique combination of forces has affected Californians throughout the state's history and carries a sobering message about our short disaster memories. California has more natural hazards per square mile than any other state, but this hasn’t deterred people from moving here. Entire California towns and regions frequently contend with destruction caused by earthquakes, floods, landslides and debris flows, and sea-level rise and coastal erosion.

50 Things to Know about Rockhounding by author Suzanne Smith offers an approach to becoming a rockhounder. Most books on rockhounding tell you to just go out and start. Although there's nothing wrong with that, this book will point you in the right direction with tools to help you be successful. Based on knowledge from a successful rockhounder you will be assured of having a fun and safe outing trying out this exciting hobby.

Are you fascinated by the beauty and diversity of rocks? Do you want to start your own rock collection but don't know where to begin? Look no further than "Rock Collecting 101: Essential Tips and Tricks for Beginners." This comprehensive guide is the perfect resource for rock enthusiasts of all ages and experience levels. Discover the captivating world of rocks as you learn about their different types, including igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic. With expert guidance, you'll master the art of rock identification using techniques and resources that will help you understand their unique ...

In the second adventure of the Fossil Woman series, Henrietta Ballantine has her future all figured out. With her Ph.D. in hand, she's ready to embark on explorations and digs alongside her new husband, geologist Frank Bailey. However, she quickly discovers that marriage comes with unexpected compromises. When Frank’s company sends him to the remote town of Mammoth, North Dakota, Henrietta’s carefully constructed future begins to shatter.

This Is Planet Earth is dedicated to the wonders of planet Earth, the most amazing place in the known universe. The ancient Greeks called it Gaia, the Romans Terra. We know it simply as Earth, the planet we call home. And what a planet it is. Formed around 4.6 billion years ago from the debris of the big bang and long-dead stars, at first it was nothing special, but somehow it evolved to become the most amazing place in the known universe.