Teen Guides to Environmental Science
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Since the beginning of human history, people have depended on the natural resources of Earth for the basics of survival: food, water, energy, and shelter. As civilizations advanced, their needs became greater and their impact on the natural world grew more intrusive. Teen Guides to Environmental Science presents a comprehensive look at the current state of our environment and what needs to be done to repair the damage and move toward a sustainable society. Beginning in Volume 1 with an explanation of the earth's systems and its ecology, the authors then present an in-depth look at each of the land and water biomes and their climates. Volume 2 covers land, water, and energy resources. Volume 3 is devoted to the history of the human population in both agricultural and industrial societies, food supply, energy requirements, economics, communication, transportation, and technology. Volume 4 examines the human impact on the environment, including air and water pollution, soil erosion and deforestation, the impact on wildlife, and the problems of disease and toxic wastes. Finally, Volume 5 discusses how the environment, the economy, and social concerns must all be taken into consideration to create a sustainable environment. More than 500 images, timelines, lists of environmental organizations and agencies, and over 100 suggested activities for students provide further information on one of the most important and debated topics of the 21st century.
JOHN MONGILLO is a noted science writer and educator. He is coauthor of Encyclopedia of Environmental Science, and Environmental Activists, both available from Greenwood. PETER MONGILLO has won several awards for his teaching, including School District Teacher of the Year, National Endowment for the Humanities Fellowship Award, and the National Council for Geographic Education Distinguished Teacher Award.
Acknowledgments
Introduction
CHAPTER 1 Earth Systems
Biosphere
Lithosphere
Earths Crust and Mantle
Rocks
Earths Surface Is Broken Up
Soil Development
Atmosphere
Atmospheric Gases
Greenhouse Effect
Layers of the Atmosphere
Climate
Hydrosphere
Oceans
Freshwater Bodies
Wetlands
CHAPTER 2 Earths Biosphere
Ecosystems
Biomes
Living Organisms in the Ecosystem
Archaebacteria
Eubacteria
Protists
Fungi
Plants
Animals
Adaptation of Species
Predation
Competition
Mutualism
Commensalism
Parasitism
Populations and Communities
Populations
Communities
CHAPTER 3 How Ecosystems Work
Producers
Photosynthesis
Chemosynthesis
Consumers
Herbivores
Carnivores
Omnivores
Scavengers and Decomposers
Energy Flows Through Ecosystems
Food Chain
Feeding Levels
Food Webs
Pyramid of Energy
Other Ecological Pyramids
Matter Flows Through Ecosystems
Water Cycle or Hydrological Cycle
Carbon Cycle
Nitrogen Cycle
Phosphorus Cycle
Calcium Cycle
CHAPTER 4 Land Biomes: Forests
Taiga Forests
Taiga Forest Ecosystem
Environmental Concerns of Taiga Forests
Temperate Forests
Temperate Deciduous Forests
Temperate Rain Forests
Tropical Rain Forests
Rain Forest Ecosystem
Animal Species
Mutualistic Interactions
Environmental Concerns of Tropical Rain Forests
Urban Forests
Benefits of Urban Forests
Environmental Concerns of Urban Forests
CHAPTER 5 Other Land Biomes
Grasslands
Temperate Grasslands
Tropical Grasslands or Savannas
Environmental Concerns of Grasslands
Deserts
Life in the Desert
Environmental Concerns of Deserts
Chaparral
Environmental Concerns of the Chaparral
Tundra
Permafrost
Tundra Plants
Environmental Concerns of the Tundra
CHAPTER 6 Water Biomes
Plankton
Freshwater Biomes
Rivers
Ponds and Lakes
Freshwater Swamps, Marshes, and Bogs
Marine Biomes
Estuaries
Rocky Shores or Intertidal Zones
Coastal Ocean or the Neritic Zone
Open Ocean Zone
CHAPTER 7 Changes in the Ecosystem
Impact of Natural Disasters on Ecosystems
Floods and Forest Fires
Earthquakes and Volcanoes
Hurricanes,Typhoons, and Monsoons
Ecological Succession
Primary Succession
Secondary Succession
Pioneer Species
Succession in Aquatic Ecosystems
Impact of Evolution on Ecosystems
Impact of Extinction on Ecosystems
Impact of Humans on Ecosystems
Air Pollution
Water Pollution
Appendix A: Environmental Timeline, 16202004
Appendix B: Endangered Species by State
Appendix C: Websites by Classification
Appendix D: Environmental Organizations
Volume II
Acknowledgments
Introduction
CHAPTER 1Conventional Energy Sources
Fossil Fuels
Petroleum Resources
Natural Gas
Coal Resources
CHAPTER 2 Nuclear Energy
World Use of Nuclear Energy
Nuclear Energy Basics
Nuclear Power Plants
How Nuclear Reactors Function
Components of a Nuclear Reactor
Types of Reactors
Pros and Cons of Using Nuclear Energy
Nuclear Fusion
The Future of Nuclear Energy
CHAPTER 3 Alternative Energy Resources
Wind Energy
Wind Farms and Plants
Environmental Concerns of Wind Power
Hydroelectric Power
Mini-Hydros
Environmental Concerns of Hydroelectric Power
Solar Energy
Passive Solar Heating Systems
Active Solar Heating Systems
Solar Photovoltaic Cell (PV)
Geothermal Energy
Advantages of Geothermal Power Plants
Environmental Concerns of Geothermal Energy
Biomass
Fuelwood
Biofuel
Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC)
Environmental Concerns of OTEC
Hydrogen Fuel Cell
Some Concerns of Fuel Cells
CHAPTER 4 Land Resources: Soil and Minerals
Soil Resources
Importance of Soil
Soil Formation
Some Properties of Soil
Soil Profile
The Influence of Soil on Land Uses
World Distribution of Soils
Minerals
Composition of Minerals
Mineral Groups
Mining and Smelting the Minerals
CHAPTER 5 Land Resources: Forests
Forests Contributions
Fuelwood
Wood Products
Paper Products
Non-Timber Products: Food and Other Materials
Medicinal Uses of Forest Products
Environmental Concerns of Forests
CHAPTER 6 Water: A Basic Resource
Freshwater Uses
The Water Cycle
Freshwater Sources
Use of Water for Irrigation
Oceans: Saltwater Resources
Food Sources from the Ocean
Aquaculture
Ocean Minerals
CHAPTER 7 Wildlife and Wilderness Resources
Wildlife Refuges
National Wildlife Refuge System
Wilderness Conservation
Parks and Forests
National Park System
National Forest System
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Establishment of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Endangered Species Act
Bureau of Land Management
River Systems and National Trails
Wild and Scenic Rivers Act
National Trails System
Appendix A: Environmental Timeline, 16202004
Appendix B: Endangered Species by State
Appendix C: Websites by Classification
Appendix D: Environmental Organizations
Index
Volume III
Acknowledgments
Introduction
CHAPTER 1 Prehistoric Human Societies in the Stone Age
Paleolithic Period
Hunting and Gathering Societies
Old Stone Age
Stone Age Technology
Putting Stone Tools to W
| Erscheint lt. Verlag | 30.10.2004 |
|---|---|
| Sprache | englisch |
| Gewicht | 2977 g |
| Themenwelt | Naturwissenschaften ► Biologie ► Ökologie / Naturschutz |
| ISBN-10 | 0-313-32183-3 / 0313321833 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0-313-32183-2 / 9780313321832 |
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