Origin And Evolution Of Earth: Research Questions For A Changing Planet

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Questions about the origin and nature of Earth and the life on it have long preoccupied human thought and the scientific endeavor. Deciphering the planet's history and processes could improve the ability to predict catastrophes like earthquakes and volcanic eruptions, to manage Earth's resources, and to anticipate changes in climate and geologic processes. At the request of the U.S. Department of Energy, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, National Science Foundation, and U.S. Geological Survey, the National Research Council assembled a committee to propose and explore grand questions in geological and planetary science. This book captures, in a series of questions, the essential scientific challenges that constitute the frontier of Earth science at the start of the 21st century.

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http://www.nap.edu/catalog/12161.html We ship printed books within 1 business day; personal PDFs are available immediately. Origin and Evolution of Earth: Research Questions for a Changing Planet Committee on Grand Research Questions in the Solid-Earth Sciences, National Research Council ISBN: 0-309-11718-6, 200 pages, 8 1/2 x 11, (2008) This PDF is available from the National Academies Press at: http://www.nap.edu/catalog/12161.html Visit the National Academies Press online, the authoritative source for all books from the National Academy of Sciences, the National Academy of Engineering, the Institute of Medicine, and the National Research Council: • Download hundreds of free books in PDF • Read thousands of books online for free • Explore our innovative research tools – try the “Research Dashboard” now! • Sign up to be notified when new books are published • Purchase printed books and selected PDF files Thank you for downloading this PDF. If you have comments, questions or just want more information about the books published by the National Academies Press, you may contact our customer service department tollfree at 888-624-8373, visit us online, or send an email to [email protected] This book plus thousands more are available at http://www.nap.edu. Copyright © National Academy of Sciences. All rights reserved. Unless otherwise indicated, all materials in this PDF File are copyrighted by the National Academy of Sciences. Distribution, posting, or copying is strictly prohibited without written permission of the National Academies Press. Request reprint permission for this book. Origin and Evolution of Earth: Research Questions for a Changing Planet http://www.nap.edu/catalog/12161.html ORIGIN AND EVOLUTION OF EARTH RESEARCH QUESTIONS FOR A CHANGING PLANET Committee on Grand Research Questions in the Solid-Earth Sciences Board on Earth Sciences and Resources Division on Earth and Life Studies Copyright © National Academy of Sciences. All rights reserved. Origin and Evolution of Earth: Research Questions for a Changing Planet http://www.nap.edu/catalog/12161.html The National Academies Press 500 Fifth Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20001 NOTICE: The project that is the subject of this report was approved by the Governing Board of the National Research Council, whose members are drawn from the councils of the National Academy of Sciences, the National Academy of Engineering, and the Institute of Medicine. The members of the committee responsible for the report were chosen for their special competences and with regard for appropriate balance. This study was supported by the National Science Foundation, Award No. EAR-0533650; National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Award No. NNH06CE15B, TO #104; U.S. Department of Energy, Award No. DE-FG02-05ER15664; and U.S. Department of Interior / U.S. Geological Survey, Award No. 05HQGR
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