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Download full textTilling, Robert I. – 1982
One of a series of general interest publications on science topics, this booklet provides a non-technical introduction to the subject of volcanoes. Separate sections examine the nature and workings of volcanoes, types of volcanoes, volcanic geological structures such as plugs and maars, types of eruptions, volcanic-related activity such as geysers…
Descriptors: Geophysics, Instructional Materials, Physical Environment, Scientific Research
American Geophysical Union, Washington, DC. – 1982
Geophysics is the application of physics, chemistry, and mathematics to the problems and processes of the earth, from its innermost core to its outermost environs in space. Fields within geophysics include the atmospheric sciences; geodesy; geomagnetism and paleomagnetism; hydrology; oceanography; planetology; seismology; solar-planetary…
Descriptors: Geophysics, High Schools, Intellectual Disciplines, Oceanography
Dury, George H. – 1969
Intended as a supplement to undergraduate college geography courses, this resource paper describes the science of geomorphology, the study of landforms. The general aim of this paper is to review the developments which have made geomorphology what it is today, to indicate its present character and status, to demonstrate its increasingly close…
Descriptors: Climate, College Science, Earth Science, Geography
Hollister, Charles D., Ed. – 1983
This booklet was prepared by practicing oceanographers to help college students in their search for professional direction. The booklet: (1) points out some frontiers of current research; (2) describes five major subfields of oceanography (marine geology and geophysics, oceanographic engineering, physical oceanography, chemical oceanography, and…
Descriptors: Biology, Chemistry, College Science, Geology
Bureau of Labor Statistics (DOL), Washington, DC. – 1984
This document provides information about careers in the agricultural sciences, the biological sciences, chemistry, forestry and conservation, geology and geophysics, meteorology, and physics. The information, presented in separate sections for each of these disciplines, includes: (1) nature of the work performed by scientists in the discipline(s);…
Descriptors: Agriculture, Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Conservation (Environment)
Romey, William D. – 1971
Suggested are methods for the collection of field evidence about processes that form plutonic and metamorphic rock. Description and discussion of these types of rocks are provided. The planning and execution of a successful field trip is discussed. Advanced field projects are also discussed. Included are five appendices, references, and a…
Descriptors: Earth Science, Field Studies, Field Trips, Geology
Bureau of Labor Statistics (DOL), Washington, DC. – 1978
Focusing on environmental scientists and conservation occupations, this document is one in a series of forty-one reprints from the Occupational Outlook Handbook providing current information and employment projections for individual occupations and industries through 1985. The specific occupations covered in this document include foresters,…
Descriptors: Conservation (Environment), Employment Opportunities, Employment Patterns, Employment Projections
