Applications and Investigations in Earth Science (5th Edition) [Spiral-bound]

Edward J. Tarbuck (Author), Frederick K. Lutgens (Author), Kenneth G. Pinzke (Author), Dennis Tasa (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 16, 2005 | ISBN-10: 0131497545 | ISBN-13: 978-0131497542 | Edition: 5

For the introductory Earth science lab course. Although designed to accompany Tarbuck and Lutgens' Earth Science and Foundations of Earth Science , this manual could be used for any Earth Science lab course, in conjunction with any text. This versatile and adaptable collection of introductory-level laboratory experiences goes beyond traditional offerings to examine the basic principles and concepts of the Earth sciences. Widely praised for its concise coverage and dynamic illustrations by Dennis Tasa, the text contains twenty-two step-by-step exercises that reinforce major topics in geology, oceanography, meteorology, and astronomy.

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A comprehensive collection of college-level laboratory exercises that examine the basic principles and concepts of introductory earth science. Class tested exercises develop hypotheses based on observation, and make comparisons with experimental data. An Instructor's Manual is available. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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This manual provides a comprehensive, versatile, and adaptable collection of 22 self-contained laboratories that examine the basic principles and concepts of geology, metrology, oceanography, and astronomy. Goes beyond the traditional exercises that examine measurements, mineral, rocks, latitude and longitude, topographic maps, Earth-sun relations, etc. For anyone interested in geology or geography. --This text refers to an alternate Spiral-bound edition.

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Product Details

• Spiral-bound: 336 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall; 5 edition (June 16, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0131497545
• ISBN-13: 978-0131497542
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.7 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #454,987 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #95 in Books > Professional & Technical > Professional Science > Earth Sciences > Geophysics

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great learning Tool, February 25, 2010

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This review is from: Applications and Investigations in Earth Science (5th Edition) (Spiral-bound)

I needed this book for class at the college, love it, will most likely keep it to refer to over and over again.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Geology Book, February 22, 2010

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This review is from: Applications and Investigations in Earth Science (6th Edition) (Spiral-bound)

This book was required for my class. For the most part it has all the information you need. I have learned and I'm still learning from it. Could not continue my class with out it.

4.0 out of 5 stars I hate this class but the book was great, January 26, 2011

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This review is from: Applications and Investigations in Earth Science (6th Edition) (Spiral-bound)

I hate the class this book is associated with but the book was cheaper than my colleges book store and useful =) but confusing.... =\