Essentials of oceanography
Garrison, Tom
1. The origin of the ocean -- 2. A history of marine science -- 3. Earth structure and plate tectonics -- 4. Ocean basins -- 5. Ocean sediments -- 6. Water -- 7. Atmospheric circulation -- 8. Ocean circulation -- 9. Waves -- 10. Tides -- 11. Coasts -- 12. Life in the ocean -- 13. Pelagic communities -- 14. Benthic communities -- 15. Uses and abuses of the ocean.;This text provides a basic understanding of the scientific questions, complexities, and uncertainties involved in ocean use, and the role and importance of oceans in nurturing and sustaining life on the planet.
Catégories:
Année:
2012
Edition:
6th ed
Editeur::
Brooks;Cole, Cengage Learning
Langue:
english
ISBN 10:
0840061579
ISBN 13:
9780840061577
Fichier:
PDF, 82.43 MB
IPFS:
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english, 2012