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Iain Gilmour, Iain (The Open University Gilmour, Ian Gilmour, Simon P Kelley, Simon P. Kelley, Simon P. (The Open University Kelley...

Cretaceous World

English · Hardback

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Klappentext This textbook on the Cretaceous era explores the interactions between the physical, chemical and biological processes operating within, and at the surface of, the Earth during this extreme period in history. Characterized by high atmospheric carbon dioxide and global warmth, the Cretaceous era is very relevant to future climatic change studies. Designed for use in undergraduate and graduate courses, the text includes chapter summaries, focus boxes, and Questions and Answers throughout. It is supported by a website hosting sample pages, selected illustrations, and exercises. Zusammenfassung This richly illustrated textbook on the Cretaceous world has been designed for use as a case study in undergraduate and graduate courses on Earth System Science. Features include focus boxes, bulleted questions and answers, and chapter summaries. There is also a supporting website hosting sample pages, illustrations and worked exercises. Inhaltsverzeichnis Preface; Part I. Survey of the Cretaceous World: 1. Introduction to the Cretaceous; 2. The mobile palaeogeographical framework; 3. Fluctuating sea-level; 4. Changing climate and biota; 5. Changing climate and biota - the marine record; Part II. The Workings of the Cretaceous World: 6. Biogeochemical cycles; 7. Volcanic inputs; 8. The operation of major geological carbon sinks; 9. The lost world rediscovered; Part III. The End of an Era: 10. The end-Cretaceous mass extinction; 11. Seeking an explanation; 12. The 'smoking gun'; 13. The effects of the Chicxulub impact; Acknowledgements; References; Index.

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Authors	Iain Gilmour, Iain (The Open University Gilmour, Ian Gilmour, Simon P Kelley, Simon P. Kelley, Simon P. (The Open University Kelley, Peter W Skelton, Peter W. Skelton, Peter W. (The Open University Skelton, Peter W. Spicer Skelton, Robert A Spicer, Robert A. Spicer, Robert A. (The Open University Spicer
Publisher	Cambridge University Press ELT

Languages	English
Product format	Hardback
Released	28.07.2003

EAN	9780521831123
ISBN	978-0-521-83112-3
No. of pages	360
Subject	Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Geosciences > Geology

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