How Long to Read Solid-Earth Sciences and Society

How Long Does it Take to Read Solid-Earth Sciences and Society?

It takes the average reader 6 hours and 22 minutes to read Solid-Earth Sciences and Society by National Research Council

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

As environmental problems move upward on the public agenda, our knowledge of the earth's systems and how to sustain the habitability of our world becomes more critical. This volume reports on the state of earth science and outlines a research agenda, with priorities keyed to the real-world challenges facing human society. The product of four years of development with input from more than 200 earth-science specialists, the volume offers a wealth of historical background and current information on: Plate tectonics, volcanism, and other heat-generated earth processes. Evolution of our global environment and of life itself, as revealed in the fossil record. Human exploitation of water, fossil fuels, and minerals. Interaction between human populations and the earth's surface, discussing the role we play in earth's systems and the dangers we face from natural hazards such as earthquakes and landslides. This volume offers a comprehensive look at how earth science is currently practiced and what should be done to train professionals and adequately equip them to find the answers necessary to manage more effectively the earth's systems. This well-organized and practical book will be of immediate interest to solid-earth scientists, researchers, and college and high school faculty, as well as policymakers in the environmental arena.

How long is Solid-Earth Sciences and Society?

Solid-Earth Sciences and Society by National Research Council is 369 pages long, and a total of 95,571 words.

This makes it 125% the length of the average book. It also has 117% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Solid-Earth Sciences and Society Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 8 hours and 42 minutes to read Solid-Earth Sciences and Society aloud.

What Reading Level is Solid-Earth Sciences and Society?

Solid-Earth Sciences and Society is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

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