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This website describes plate tectonic theory, how it works, and how it relates to Earth's history. 

This resource explains all of the elements needed for a fuller understanding of geology in a concise and understandable way.

This volume is a thorough introduction to modern ideas on cosmology and on the physical basis of the general theory of relativity.

From asteroids to black holes, quasars to white dwarfs, Astronomy For Dummies takes you on a tour of the universe. This test text features star maps, charts, full-color photographs, and easy-to-follow explanations.

This book provides a comprehensive introduction to the history and science of major air pollution issues.

Includes many links to articles and resources on cosmology and astronomy.

An introductory guide to global magnetic field properties, Earth Magnetism addresses, in non-technical prose, many of the frequently asked questions about Earth's magnetic field. 

Earth Science offers a reader-friendly overview of our physical environment for the reader with little or no exposure to science. The emphasis is on readability, with clear explanations and examples, illustrations, and an incredible collection of full color photographs and topographical maps. Topics covered are geology, oceanography, astronomy, and meteorology. For readers needing a basic informational book about Earth Science.

The Alps, the Scottish Highlands, Newfoundland, the Deccan Traps of India--these are among Fortey's destinations as he explains the theory of plate tectonics by visiting classic sites in the history of geology.

The Environmental News Network (ENN) is the largest, most recognized online environmental news source in the world. Since 1993, ENN has provided balanced and non-partisan news, information, and interactive resources for individuals, organizations, and corporations with environmental interests. 

This book explores the interactions of humans within the natural environment and probes issues thoroughly, examining their scientific basis, history, and society's response.

This textbook includes such topics as: plate tectonics, water and seawater, air-sea interaction, ocean circulation, waves and water dynamics, tides, beaches and shoreline processes, the marine habitat, and animals of the pelagic environment. Also see the companion website. 

This survey emphasizes broad, up-to-date coverage of basic topics and principles in geology, oceanography, meteorology, and astronomy.

Accessible via the Internet, ABCTE’s General Science Refresher Course contains more than 300 pages of material and was designed to help you review your knowledge for the general science exam. The course is self-paced, allowing you to dedicate more time to material that needs intense review and skip over material you already know. The course incorporates animated tutorials and activities, chapter quizzes, detailed lessons and illustrations, and a video demonstration component.

Enrolled candidates can access the course through http://www.abcte.org/courses/general-science/index.html using their ABCTE username and password.

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Geoscience (also known as earth sciences and geology) covers the broad sweep of Earth history and all Earth-forming processes. This online resources includes detailed information about the Earth, minerals and gemstones, and the latest research in the field of geoscience.

This site discusses the structure and composition of the Earth including Earth's layers, its chemical composition and related terms.

This text provides a synthesis of the nature, origin and behavior of glacier systems and the geological and geomorphological evidence for their former existence.

This book is a useful resource for understanding and interpreting various weather phenomena.

Dickinson guides readers on a tour of the universe visible providing evaluations of many telescope models; specific advice for photographers; and a simple system for locating stars, constellations, nebulae, and other intriguing sights.

This website contains a lot of information and resources related to the study of oceanography.

Physical Geology is an introduction to geology both for nonscience majors and for students contemplating majoring in geology. The organization of the book is traditional and matches the organization of most lab manuals. 

This website explains the history of our new understanding of the Earth and provides a brief overview of the theories behind it. The site also includes animations of how the continental positions have changed over time.

Looks at the key topics and questions relating to the evolution of the Earth's crust and mantle over the last 4 billion years. Examines the role of plate tectonics in the geological past via geological evidence and proposed plate reconstruction. 

The definitive history of plate tectonics, told by the scientists who developed and assembled evidence for the theory.

This text treats earth science from a systems perspective, showing how the four spheres (lithosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, biosphere) are interrelated.