Introduction
Earth is exquisitely beautiful; a planet, washed in water and surrounded by a thin atmosphere with swirling white clouds. This planet—our home—is a system of moving gas, liquid, and solids with numerous interconnected and interdependent components. We have mapped its volcanoes, studied the structure and composition of the continents and the deep ocean floor, gaining insight into the planet's origin and history. We also have peered into Earth’s depths and discovered that its interior is churning slowly and how such movements affect the very surface of the planet. We have extended our exploration into the vastness of space and found that every object in the solar system contains part of a record of planetary evolution that helps us understand Earth. With these new perspectives on our planet, we can develop an all-encompassing view of how Earth operates as a constantly changing dynamic system.
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- Planet Earth
- Geologic Systems
- Minerals
- Igneous Rocks
- Sedimentary Rocks
- Metamorphic Rocks
- Structure of Rock Bodies
- Geologic Time
- The Global Climate System
- Weathering
- Slope Systems
- River Systems
- Groundwater Systems
- Glacier Systems
- Shoreline Systems
- Eolian Systems
- Plate Tectonics
- Seismicity and Earth’s Interior
- Divergent Plate Boundaries
- Transform Plate Boundaries
- Convergent Plate Boundaries
- Hotspots and Mantle Plumes
- Tectonics and Landscapes
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