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Informationen zum Autor Alecia M. Spooner teaches Earth and Environmental Sciences at a community college and enjoys developing active-learning science curriculums for adults. Alecia is also the author of Geology For Dummies. Klappentext The easy way to score high in Environmental ScienceEnvironmental science is a fascinating subject, but some students have a hard time grasping the interrelationships of the natural world and the role that humans play within the environment. Presented in a straightforward format, Environmental Science For Dummies gives you plain-English, easy-to-understand explanations of the concepts and material you'll encounter in your introductory-level course.Here, you get discussions of the earth's natural resources and the problems that arise when resources like air, water, and soil are contaminated by manmade pollutants. Sustainability is also examined, including the latest advancements in recycling and energy production technology. Environmental Science For Dummies is the most accessible book on the market for anyone who needs to get a handle on the topic, whether you're looking to supplement classroom learning or simply interested in learning more about our environment and the problems we face.* Presents straightforward information on complex concepts* Tracks to a typical introductory level Environmental Science course* Serves as an excellent supplement to classroom learningIf you're enrolled in an introductory Environmental Science course or studying for the AP Environmental Science exam, this hands-on, friendly guide has you covered. Zusammenfassung The easy way to score high in Environmental ScienceEnvironmental science is a fascinating subject, but some students have a hard time grasping the interrelationships of the natural world and the role that humans play within the environment. Presented in a straightforward format, Environmental Science For Dummies gives you plain-English, easy-to-understand explanations of the concepts and material you'll encounter in your introductory-level course.Here, you get discussions of the earth's natural resources and the problems that arise when resources like air, water, and soil are contaminated by manmade pollutants. Sustainability is also examined, including the latest advancements in recycling and energy production technology. Environmental Science For Dummies is the most accessible book on the market for anyone who needs to get a handle on the topic, whether you're looking to supplement classroom learning or simply interested in learning more about our environment and the problems we face.* Presents straightforward information on complex concepts* Tracks to a typical introductory level Environmental Science course* Serves as an excellent supplement to classroom learningIf you're enrolled in an introductory Environmental Science course or studying for the AP Environmental Science exam, this hands-on, friendly guide has you covered. Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction 1Part I: Demystifying Science and the Environment 7Chapter 1: Investigating the Environment 9Chapter 2: Lab Coats and Microscopes: Thinking Scientifically 19Chapter 3: What's the Matter? Living and Nonliving Material 31Chapter 4: Making Things Happen: Energy 47Part II: Planting the Seed: Foundational Concepts in Environmental Science 57Chapter 5: Studying the Environment and Your Place in It 59Chapter 6: Exploring Ecosystems 71Chapter 7: Biogeography: How Earth's Climate Shapes Global Ecosystem Patterns 89Chapter 8: Playing Well with Others: Population Biology 107Part III: Getting Your Needs Met: Earth's Natural Resources 129Chapter 9: Water, Water Everywhere: Freshwater Resources 131Chapter 10: This Land Belongs to You and Me: Land as a Resource 143Chapter 11: Dishing It Up: Food Resources 153Chapter 12: Greater Than the Sum of Its Parts: Biodiversity 175Chapter 13: Hitting the Hard Stuff: Geologic Resources a...
