Earth Science <show description>
Designed to make learning easier, this text enables students to gain a firm understanding of the fundamental concepts of earth science. Many special features stimulate interest while encouraging students to evaluate their progress and review concepts.
Features:
•The text covers earth measures and models, minerals and rocks, weathering and erosion, how water shapes the earth’s surface, the atmosphere, and more.
•An introductory section at the start of each chapter includes a list of Words to Know and the learning objectives for the chapter.
•Problem solving is presented logically, one step at a time. Sample solutions are followed by practice problems.
•Illustrations and photographs clarify concepts and aid in understanding.
•End-of-chapter review questions help students review and assess their grasp of the content.
•Websites listed within the chapters provide additional information or activities.
•Appendices cover laboratory safety, preparing laboratory reports, the International System of Units, the physical constants important to earth science, and graphs in science.
Teacher's Manual
Practical support includes instructional objectives, summary sections, and eight interactive unit reviews to assess students' grasp of content. An Answer Key is provided.
Test Generator and Question Catalog
This easy-to-use program guides teachers as they create individualized tests. In addition, a Question Catalog is provided, consisting of multiple-choice, thematic-essay, and Document-Based Questions.
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