Geology and the Environment, 8th Edition Paul Bierman – TESTBANK

Test Bank For Geology and the Environment, 8th Edition Paul Bierman

1. ISBN-10

   035785165X
2. ISBN-13

   978-0357851654
3. In the 8th edition of Bierman, Hazlett, and Trent’s “Geology and the Environment: Living with a Dynamic Planet,” readers delve into the intricate interplay between humans and geological phenomena. This edition features an abundance of new photographs and revamped text, offering a condensed yet comprehensive exploration of the hazards, processes, and resources inherent in our geological surroundings. Through engaging narratives, the book underscores the significance of geology in our lives, presenting compelling stories that underscore its relevance. Each of the twelve chapters is equipped with clear learning objectives, facilitating a structured approach to studying, while the extensive end-of-chapter summaries aid in reinforcing understanding and retention of the material.
   

   About the Author

   Paul Bierman, Ph.D., is a professor of environmental science and natural resources at the University of Vermont. Now in his 29th year at the university, Paul’s areas of focus include understanding how humans and landscapes interact, using his expertise in hydrology, geochemistry and geomorphology. Paul teaches a variety of courses including earth hazards, climate change and science communication. He has a Bachelor of Arts degree from Williams College and his doctorate from the University of Washington. Research interests include climates and measuring the rate at which Earth�s surface changes, which involves field work in such locations as central Australia and Greenland. Bierman directs UVM’s Cosmogenic Nuclide Extraction Lab, one of only a handful of laboratories in the country dedicated to the preparation of samples for analysis of 10-Be and 26-Al from pure quartz. He manages the Landscape Change Program, an NSF-supported digital archive of historic Vermont landscape images used for teaching and research, available at uvm.edu/landscape. Paul’s research is funded by the National Science Foundation, the U.S. Geological Survey, the National Geographic Society and the U.S. Army. In 1996, Paul was awarded the Donath medal as the outstanding young scientist of the year by the Geological Society of America; he has since received a CAREER award from the National Science Foundation specifically for integrating scientific education and research. In 2005, Paul was awarded the NSF Distinguished Teaching Scholar award in recognition of his ongoing attempts to integrate these two strands of his academic life. Together, Paul, his graduate students, his undergraduate students and his collaborators have nearly 200 publications in refereed journals and books including a modern textbook, Key Concepts in Geomorphology. In his spare time, Paul enjoys walking, Nordic skiing, and cooking.