Includes bibliographical references and index.

Section 1: Origin and Structure of the Earth -- Unit 1: Universe and Solar System -- Introduction -- Learning Objectives -- Formation of Universe and Solar System -- The Subsystems that Make-up the Earth -- Unit 2: Earth and Earth Systems -- Introduction -- Learning Objectives -- The Earth's Internal Structure -- Layers of the Earth -- Section 2: Earth Materials and Processes -- Leaning Objectives -- Scope -- Overview -- Unit 3: Introduction of Minerals and Rocks -- Introduction -- Learning Objectives -- Minerals and Rocks -- General Considerations of Rocks -- Rock-forming Minerals -- Physical and Chemical Properties of rocks -- Unit 4: Exogenic and Edogenic Processes -- Introduction -- Learning Objectives -- Exogenic and Endogenic -- Geological Processes -- Rocks Undergo Weathering -- Physical Behavior of Rocks: Stress -- Unit 5: Crustal Deformation of the Earth -- Introduction -- Learning Objectives -- Continents Drift -- Plate Tectonics -- Structure and Evolution of Ocean Basins -- History of the Earth -- Section 3: Natural Hazards, Mitigation, and Adaptation -- Unit 6: Geologic Processes and Hazards -- Introduction -- Learning Objectives -- The Different Hazards Caused By Geological Processes -- Hydro metrological Phenomena and Hazards -- Unit 7: Marine and Coastal Processes and Their Effects -- Introduction --- Learning Objectives -- Coastal Processes -- The Different Hazards Caused By Coastal Processes -- Unit 8: Landscapes and Ecosystems: Patterns, Processes and Plant Uses -- Introduction -- Learning Objectives -- Aerial Photographs and Satellite Images -- Distribution, Degree of Threat and Disturbance -- Local Knowledge, Landscapes and Mapping -- Cultural views of Landscape -- Unit 9: Environmental Systems -- Introduction -- Learning Objectives -- Fundamental of Environmental Systems -- Environmental Management Systems -- Environmental Policy

This innovative Earth and Life Science 3rd Edition provides a thoroughly new way to look at the history of earth and life. This book is an exploratory and introductory course which leads you to Earth and Life science National Certificate Level I. In this course units have been presented to make each subject matter more interesting and easier to understand by the students. It aims to inspire learners in striving harder by developing a sense of responsibility and commitment as they go along with the course. It covers nine units under three section.

3G E-Learning (2020). Earth and life science (3rd ed.)