Fire Phenomena and the Earth System

Fire Phenomena and the Earth System
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Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages : 407
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ISBN-10 : 9781118529560
ISBN-13 : 1118529561
Rating : 4/5 (60 Downloads)

Synopsis Fire Phenomena and the Earth System by : Claire M. Belcher

Fire plays a key role in Earth system processes. Wildfires influence the carbon cycle and the nutrient balance of our planet, and may even play a role in regulating the oxygen content of our atmosphere. The evolutionary history of plants has been intimately tied to fire and this in part explains the distribution of our ecosystems and their ability to withstand the effects of natural fires today. Fire Phenomena and the Earth System brings together the various subdisciplines within fire science to provide a synthesis of our understanding of the role of wildfire in the Earth system. The book shows how knowledge of fire phenomena and the nature of combustion of natural fuels can be used to understand modern wildfires, interpret fire events in the geological record and to understand the role of fire in a variety of Earth system processes. By bringing together chapters written by leading international researchers from a range of geological, environmental, chemical and engineering disciplines, the book will stimulate the exchange of ideas and knowledge across these subject areas. Fire Phenomena and the Earth System provides a truly interdisciplinary guide that can inform us about Earth’s past, present and beyond. Readership: Advanced students and researchers across a wide range of earth, environmental and life sciences, including biogeochemistry, paleoclimatology, atmospheric science, palaeontology and paleoecology, combustion science, ecology and forestry.

A Framework for K-12 Science Education

A Framework for K-12 Science Education
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Publisher : National Academies Press
Total Pages : 400
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ISBN-10 : 9780309214452
ISBN-13 : 0309214459
Rating : 4/5 (52 Downloads)

Synopsis A Framework for K-12 Science Education by : National Research Council

Science, engineering, and technology permeate nearly every facet of modern life and hold the key to solving many of humanity's most pressing current and future challenges. The United States' position in the global economy is declining, in part because U.S. workers lack fundamental knowledge in these fields. To address the critical issues of U.S. competitiveness and to better prepare the workforce, A Framework for K-12 Science Education proposes a new approach to K-12 science education that will capture students' interest and provide them with the necessary foundational knowledge in the field. A Framework for K-12 Science Education outlines a broad set of expectations for students in science and engineering in grades K-12. These expectations will inform the development of new standards for K-12 science education and, subsequently, revisions to curriculum, instruction, assessment, and professional development for educators. This book identifies three dimensions that convey the core ideas and practices around which science and engineering education in these grades should be built. These three dimensions are: crosscutting concepts that unify the study of science through their common application across science and engineering; scientific and engineering practices; and disciplinary core ideas in the physical sciences, life sciences, and earth and space sciences and for engineering, technology, and the applications of science. The overarching goal is for all high school graduates to have sufficient knowledge of science and engineering to engage in public discussions on science-related issues, be careful consumers of scientific and technical information, and enter the careers of their choice. A Framework for K-12 Science Education is the first step in a process that can inform state-level decisions and achieve a research-grounded basis for improving science instruction and learning across the country. The book will guide standards developers, teachers, curriculum designers, assessment developers, state and district science administrators, and educators who teach science in informal environments.

Phenomena

Phenomena
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Publisher : Pantheon
Total Pages : 128
Release :
ISBN-10 : 0394733894
ISBN-13 : 9780394733890
Rating : 4/5 (94 Downloads)

Synopsis Phenomena by : John Michell

Physics of Meteoric Phenomena

Physics of Meteoric Phenomena
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Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages : 373
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ISBN-10 : 9789400972223
ISBN-13 : 9400972229
Rating : 4/5 (23 Downloads)

Synopsis Physics of Meteoric Phenomena by : V.A. Bronshten

"Meteoric phenomena" is the accepted term for the complex of physi cal phenomena that accompany the entry of meteoric bodies into the at mosphere of the earth (or of any planet). "Meteoric bodies" are usually defined as cosmic bodies observed by optical or radar techniques, when they enter the atmosphere. The limiting sensitivity of present-day radar equipment makes it possible to record meteors of up to stellar magnitude +14, while the most brilliant bolides may reach magnitude -19. On a mass 7 7 scale this corresponds approximately to a range of 10- to 10 g. How ever, met~or astronomy is also concerned with larger objects, namely crater-forming meteorites, or objects that cause large-scale destruction when they arrive through the atmosphere (an example is the Tunguska River meteorite). Consideration of the interaction of such objects with 12 the terrestrial atmosphere extends the mass range to 10 g. On the other hand, scientists studying fragmentation processes in meteoric bod 7 ies have to consider particles with masses less than 10- g, and the use of data from meteoric-particle counters on rockets and artificial satel lites, from microcraters on the lunar surface, and from noctilucent clouds 12 lowers the minimum mass to 10- g. Therefore, the mass range of meteoric bodies, or meteoroids, encompasses 24 orders of magnitude. Although recent years have witnessed considerable development in meteor research, both in the Soviet Union and elsewhere, the main mono graphs on meteor physics were published twenty or more years ago.

The Field Guide to Natural Wonders

The Field Guide to Natural Wonders
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Publisher : A&C Black
Total Pages : 225
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ISBN-10 : 9781408132692
ISBN-13 : 1408132699
Rating : 4/5 (92 Downloads)

Synopsis The Field Guide to Natural Wonders by : Keith C. Heidorn

From optical phenomena, such as rainbows and light pillars, to celestial phenomena like eclipses and the aurora borealis, this title explores a wide range of rare natural events, describing each one in detail and explaining the science behind them in simple, non-technical terms.

Our Fascinating Earth

Our Fascinating Earth
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Publisher : McGraw-Hill/Contemporary
Total Pages : 324
Release :
ISBN-10 : 0809232499
ISBN-13 : 9780809232499
Rating : 4/5 (99 Downloads)

Synopsis Our Fascinating Earth by : Philip Seff

Newly updated to contain the most up-to-date scientific information, this successful book is filled with more than 150 fascinating articles about everything from lakes of gold and the man who died from a toothache to volcanic explosions and snakes that can play dead. Includes 100 illustrations.

Violent Phenomena in the Universe

Violent Phenomena in the Universe
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Publisher : Courier Corporation
Total Pages : 242
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ISBN-10 : 9780486152318
ISBN-13 : 0486152316
Rating : 4/5 (18 Downloads)

Synopsis Violent Phenomena in the Universe by : Jayant V. Narlikar

Acclaimed by Nature as "excellent and uncompromising," this reader-friendly book explores exploding stars, black holes, and the Big Bang. Clear and lively, it conveys the excitement of modern cosmology. 1982 edition.

Critical Phenomena in Natural Sciences

Critical Phenomena in Natural Sciences
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Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages : 445
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ISBN-10 : 9783662041741
ISBN-13 : 366204174X
Rating : 4/5 (41 Downloads)

Synopsis Critical Phenomena in Natural Sciences by : Didier Sornette

A modern up-to-date introduction for readers outside statistical physics. It puts emphasis on a clear understanding of concepts and methods and provides the tools that can be of immediate use in applications.

The Ocean, Atmosphere and Life

The Ocean, Atmosphere and Life
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 356
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ISBN-10 : UCSD:31822043192095
ISBN-13 :
Rating : 4/5 (95 Downloads)

Synopsis The Ocean, Atmosphere and Life by : Elisée Reclus

Scientific Thought as a Planetary Phenomenon

Scientific Thought as a Planetary Phenomenon
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 265
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ISBN-10 : 5796300016
ISBN-13 : 9785796300015
Rating : 4/5 (16 Downloads)

Synopsis Scientific Thought as a Planetary Phenomenon by : Vladimir Ivanovich Vernadskiĭ