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Applications and Investigations in Earth Science, 6/E
Edward J. Tarbuck, (Emeritus) Illinois Central College
Frederick K. Lutgens, (Emeritus) Illinois Central College
Kenneth G. Pinzke, (Emeritus)Southwestern Illinois College
Dennis Tasa, Tasa Graphic Arts, Inc. (Illustrator)

ISBN-10: 013600007X
ISBN-13: 9780136000075

Publisher: Prentice Hall
Copyright: 2009
Format: Paper; 352 pp
Published: 02/04/2008

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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-three step-by-step exercises that reinforce major topics in geology, oceanography, meteorology, and astronomy.

  • 23 step-by-step, self-contained exercises — Reinforce the major topics of geology, oceanography, meteorology, and astronomy, helping students achieve scientific literacy while developing observational reasoning and problem-solving skills.
  • On-Line Companion Website for each exercise — Allows studentsto explore issues related to the topics presented in each exercise. (www.prenhall.com/earthsciencelab)
  • Ideal for use in-lab or as post-lab activities.
  • Extensive pedagogy in each exercise — Enables students to clearly understand the concepts presented by practicing their problem-solving skills.
  • Each exercise includes: a statement of purpose; objectives; materials needed; key terms; an introduction; questions and problems; a review; and a summary/report page that is intended to be filled in by students after they complete the exercise.
  • Outstanding illustrations — Brings the classic features of stream erosion, landscapes, topography, and coastal features to life via color photographs, illustrations, and topographical maps.
  • Summary/Report pages for each lab -- Located at the end of each lab, these removable pages help make more efficient the submission and evaluation of student work.
  • Exploration of non-typical studies — Includes “Earthquakes and the Earth's Interior”; “Ocean Basin Topography and Plate Tectonics”; “Waves, Currents, and Tides”; “Atmospheric Moisture, Pressure, and Wind”; “Middle Latitude Cyclones and Weather Maps”; “Astronomical Observations”; and “Patterns in the Solar System”.
  • Traditional exercises — Provide a comprehensive overview of the discipline with coverage of measurements, minerals, rocks, latitude and longitude, topographic maps, and Earth-Sun relations.
  • Detailed Instructor's Guide and Solutions Manual — Contains answers to all exercise questions, copies of completed diagrams and figures, procedures and strategies for each exercise, and a table that cross-references each exercise with the appropriate chapter(s) from prominent Earth Science texts.

    • Exercise 1:  Text and art in the Study of Minerals has been revised to reflect changes in 12th edition of Earth Science
    • Astronomy expanded:  Formerly Exercise 19, “Planet Positions,” has been completely revised and broken out into two exercises: "Locating the Planets," and "Examining the Terrestrial Planets." New Dennis Tasa art and photos of planets correspond to questions within the applications.
    • Updated throughout: Clarifations, new data, and revisions throughout bring this edition up to date with the 12th edition of Earth Science. For example, references to Pluto as a planet have been removed, along with other minor updates and corrections throughout.

    Part 1 Geology

    Exercise 1: The Study of Minerals

    Exercise 2: Common Rocks

    Exercise 3: Introduction to Aerial Photographs and Topographical Maps

    Exercise 4: Shaping Earth’s Surface–Running Water and Groundwater

    Exercise 5: Shaping Earth’s Surface–Arid and Glacial Landscapes

    Exercise 6: Determining Geological Ages

    Exercise 7: Geologic Maps and Structures

    Exercise 8: Earthquakes and Earth’s Interior

     

    Part 2 Oceanography

    Exercise 9: Introduction to Oceanography

    Exercise 10: The Dynamic Ocean Floor

    Exercise 11: Waves, Currents, and Tides

     

    Part 3 Meteorology

    Exercise 12: Earth–Sun Relations

    Exercise 13: Atmospheric Heating

    Exercise 14: Atmospheric Moisture, Pressure, and Wind

    Exercise 15: Air Masses, the Middle-Latitude Cyclone, and Weather Maps

    Exercise 16: Global Climates

     

    Part 4 Astronomy

    Exercise 17: Astronomical Observations

    Exercise 18: Patterns in the Solar System

    Exercise 19: Locating the Planets

    Exercise 20: Examining the Terrestrial Planets

    Exercise 21: The Moon and the Sun

     

    Part 5 Earth Science Skills

    Exercise 22: Location and Distance on Earth

    Exercise 23: the Metric System, Measurements, and Scientific Inquiry

      Although designed to accompany Tarbuck and Lutgens' Earth Science and Foundations of Earth Science , this manual could be used in any Earth Science lab course.

      This manual is a comprehensive, versatile, and adaptable collection of introductory level laboratory experiences that examine the basic principles and concepts of the Earth sciences. Going beyond the traditional laboratory offerings, the manual contains twenty-two step-by-step exercises that reinforce the major topics of geology, oceanography, meteorology, and astronomy. Widely praised in its previous editions for its clear, concise, and comprehensive coverage, as well as its flexible organization, this new edition reflects recent changes in the discipline, features an online companion Website, and incorporates revisions of the art program by Dennis Tasa, one of the foremost geologic artists in the country.

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      Tarbuck, Lutgens, Pinzke & Tasa
      © 2003 | Benjamin Cummings | Paper; 360 pages | Instock
      ISBN-10: 0130460958 | ISBN-13: 9780130460950
      Brief Description

      • 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.

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      Tarbuck, Lutgens & Pinzke
      © 1997 | Benjamin Cummings | Paper; 313 pages | Instock
      ISBN-10: 0135726603 | ISBN-13: 9780135726600
      Brief Description

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