Description |
1 online resource (xiv, 307 pages) : illustrations, maps |
Series |
Cambridge planetary science series |
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Cambridge planetary science series.
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Contents |
Overview -- Impact craters -- Volcanism -- Global structure and tectonics -- Canyons -- Channels, valleys, and gullies -- Lakes and oceans -- Ice -- Wind -- Poles -- The view from the surface -- Climate change -- Implications for life -- Summary |
Summary |
Describing the diverse Martian surface features, this text explores how Earth and Mars differ and why the two planets evolved so differently. The author also discusses the possible implications of the geologic history for the origin and survival of Martian life |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 283-295) and index |
Notes |
English |
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Print version record |
Subject |
SCIENCE -- Earth Sciences -- General.
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Planets -- Surfaces
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SUBJECT |
Mars (Planet) -- Surface.
http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85081567
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Subject |
Mars (Planet)
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Form |
Electronic book
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ISBN |
9780511270413 |
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0511270410 |
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051126688X |
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9780511266881 |
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0511269854 |
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9780511269851 |
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9780511536007 |
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0511536003 |
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1107171989 |
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9781107171985 |
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9786610750740 |
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6610750742 |
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0511268165 |
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9780511268168 |
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0511320213 |
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9780511320217 |
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0511268831 |
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9780511268830 |
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