Changing The Surface: Erosion And Landscapes (Adventures In Earth Science)

ABOUTCHANGING THE SURFACEByDr. Peter ScottThis book is about how the surface of the Earth changes due to weathering and erosion. These two major processes are explained in detail at both the chemical and physical level and the landscapes which are produced from both weathering and erosion are explained and wellillustrated with photographs from many parts of the world.The weathering and erosion of carbonate rocks such as limestone is detailed and shown through photographs taken underground in limestone caves. Here, many of the exotic cave formations are shown and explained. There is also a video excursion into limestone caves which can be taken on-line.The erosional work of water, wind and ice is explained in several chapters and their unique landscapes illustrated by diagrams and photographs. On-line video excursions are provided to show the reader what it is like to walk across a glacier, cruse wind-swept bay in Antarctica or to climb down a deep river canyon.The final chapter deals with soils, so very important to Humankind. Their formation from rock, types and classification are explained and illustrated with many photographs to help in identification.

• | Author: Dr Peter T Scott
• | Publisher: Felix Publishing
• | Publication Date: May 16, 2017
• | Number of Pages: 148 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Paperback
• | ISBN-10: 0994643306
• | ISBN-13: 9780994643308