The Facts on File Dictionary of Earth Science (Facts on File Science Library)
Contributors: Inc. Facts on File (Corporate Author); John Owen Edward Clark (Editor); Stella E. Stiegeler (Editor)
Publisher: Facts on File; Checkmark Books
Published: October 2000
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 362
ISBN-13: 9780816042876
Subjects: Reference works; Science: General Issues; Science; Science/Mathematics; Earth Sciences - General; General; Dictionaries; Earth Sciences
Description: "The Facts On File Dictionary of Earth Science contains more than 3,000 entries that explain, clearly and concisely, the most frequently used terms in Earth science. Given the constant and often unexpected changes in our global environment, the dictionary is an ideal resource for understanding how these events impact our planet and our lives.".

"More than 100 line drawings illustrate many complex concepts, and extensive cross-references guarantee that no student, teacher, or Earth science professional will waste time searching for the right definition."--BOOK JACKET.