Title McGraw-Hill dictionary of earth science McGraw-Hill dictionary of earth science = マグロウヒル現代地球科学辞典

Edition Second edition Published New York, N.Y. : McGraw-Hill, 2003

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Description x, 468 pages ; 22 cm Contents How to use the dictionary -- Fields and their scope -- Pronunciation key -- A-Z terms -- Appendix: Equivalents of commonly used units for the U.S. customary system and the metric system -- Conversion factors for the U.S. customary system, metric system, and international system -- Geologic column and scale of time -- Some historical volcanic eruptions -- Principal regions of a standard earth model -- Physical properties of some common rocks -- Approximate concentration of ore elements in earth's crust and in ores -- Soil orders -- Elemental composition of earth's crust based on igneous and sedimentary rock -- World's estimated water supply -- Cloud classification based on air motion and associated physical characteristics -- Simplified classficiation of major igneous rocks on the basis of composition and texture -- Average chemical composition of igneous rocks (totals reduced to 100%) -- Dimensions of some major lakes -- Characteristics of some of the world's major rivers -- The 100 highest mountain peaks Summary Derived from the world-renowned McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms, Sixth Edition, this vital reference offers a wealth of essential information in a portable, convenient, quick-find format. Whether you're a professional, a student, a writer, or a general reader with an interest in science, there is no better or more authoritative way to stay up-to-speed with the current language of earth science or gain an understanding of its key ideas and concepts. Written in Clear, simple language understandable to the general reader, yet in-depth enough for scientists, educators, and advanced students Book jacket Notes "All text in this dictionary was published previously in the McGraw-Hill dictionary of scientific and technical terms, sixth edition, ©2003 ..."--Title page verso Subject Geology. Earth sciences -- Dictionaries. Genre/Form Dictionaries. Dictionnaire (Descripteur de forme). Dictionaries. Author Geller, Elizabeth ebrary, Inc. LC no. 2002033188 ISBN 9780071410458 0071410457

Other Titles 880-02 Dictionary of earth science 880-02 マグロウヒル現代地球科学辞典 Earth science OTHER TI McGraw-Hill dictionary of scientific and technical terms. 6th ed

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