Title Origin and evolution of earth : research questions for a changing planet / Committee on Grand Research Questions in the Solid-Earth Sciences, Board on Earth Sciences and Resources, Division on Earth and Life Studies, National Research Council of the National Academies

Published Washington, D.C. : National Academy of Sciences, ©2008

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Description 1 online resource (xi, 137 pages) : illustrations (some color) Contents Front Matter -- Preface -- Acknowledgment of Reviewers -- Contents -- Summary -- 1 Origins -- 2 Earth�s Interior -- 3 A Habitable Planet -- 4 Hazards and Resources -- References -- Appendix A: Biographical Sketches of Committee Members -- Appendix B: Acronyms and Abbreviations Summary "Questions about the origin and nature of Earth and the life on it have long preoccupied human thought and the scientific endeavor. Deciphering the planet's history and processes could improve the ability to predict catastrophes like earthquakes and volcanic eruptions, to manage Earth's resources, and to anticipate changes in climate and geologic processes. At the request of the U.S. Department of Energy, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, National Science Foundation, and U.S. Geological Survey, the National Research Council assembled a committee to propose and explore grand questions in geological and planetary science. This book captures, in a series of questions, the essential scientific challenges that constitute the frontier of Earth science at the start of the 21st century"--Publisher's website Bibliography Includes bibliographical references Notes Print version record Subject Geodynamics -- History Planets -- Origin Geodynamics SUBJECT Earth (Planet) -- Origin. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85040444 Earth (Planet) -- History Subject Earth (Planet) Genre/Form History Form Electronic book Author National Research Council (U.S.). Committee on Grand Research Questions in the Solid-Earth Sciences. National Research Council (U.S.). Board on Earth Sciences and Resources National Research Council (U.S.). Division on Earth and Life Studies. National Academies (U.S.) ISBN 9780309117180 0309117186

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