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Making of the Earth : Geologic Forces That Shape Our Planet

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We live on a dynamic planet with diverse landforms and bodies of water and ice.

The vast surface of the Earth is constantly changing. "Making of the Earth" provides the latest research in the study of the natural and man-made forces that influence the 'scope' and shape of the planet. Among the topics covered are: - Arctic geology - Coastal geography - Continental formation - Desert features - Erosion - Glacial landscapes - Global tectonics - Mountain ranges - Riverine topography - Tectonic processes - Volcanic terrain - Unique landforms.

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Product Details
Facts on File Inc
0816045887 / 9780816045884
Book
551.41
31/08/2001
United States
272 pages, 143 b&w photographs, 40 b&w line drawings
185 x 231 mm, 549 grams
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