CliffsNotes Earth Science: Quick Review

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CliffsNotes Earth Science: Quick Review provides a clear, concise, easy-to-use review of earth science basics. Perfect for middle school and high school students, as well as for anyone wanting to brush up on their knowledge of how the earth's systems function.Whether you're new to minerals and rocks, or motions of the earth, moon, and sun, or just wanting to refresh your understanding of the subject, this guide can help. Aligned to NGSS, it includes topics such as plate tectonics and mountain formation, weathering and erosion, and measurements and models of the earth.

In no time, you'll be ready to tackle the key concepts, such as:

Observations and measurement methodsMeasurements and models of the EarthMapping the EarthMinerals, including crystal structure, mineral identification, and mineral familiesIgneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks, plus the rock cycle and dating of rocksWeathering and erosionDepositionLandscape formationWater in the groundPlate tectonicsEarthquakesVolcanoesMountain building and crustal movementEnergy and the EarthInsolation and seasons on EarthWeatherThe OceansWater and climateThe universeMotions of the Earth, Moon, and SunEvolution of Life on Earth

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In plain words and useful formats, CliffsNotes Earth Science: Quick Review provides an overview of the factors affecting our Earth and life on it, so that you can use your study time efficiently. Use this reference in any way that fits your personal style for study and review-you decide what works best with your needs.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 195767122X
• ISBN13: 9781957671222
• Release Date: November 2022
• Publisher: Cliffsnotes
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 0.58 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.3" x 8.3"