The biosphere and mass extinctions
Title:
The biosphere and mass extinctions
Author:
Farabee, Michael J.
Publication Information:
Avondale, Ariz : Estrella Mountain Community College, [2000]
©2000
Summary:
This site is part of a basic online college biology "textbook" comprised of 52 lectures and a glossary. This chapter discusses how the earth, its climate and living species interaction. Special attention is given to the impact of the human population on the biosphere. Illustrations and graphs aid the viewer's understanding. Highlighted terms in the text are linked directly to the glossary to aid in the user's understanding.
General Note:
Title from title screen (viewed May 17, 2001).
Language:
English
Contents:
The biosphere -- Connectivity of the spheres -- Biogeochemical cycles -- Disruption of the biosphere -- Mass extinctions -- How to reduce species extinction and destruction of the biosphere -- Links.
Reading Level:
High School - Postsecondary
Added Author:
Electronic Access:
http://www.emc.maricopa.edu/faculty/farabee/BIOBK/BioBookcycles.htmlOnline Biology Book table of contents: http://gened.emc.maricopa.edu/bio/bio181/BIOBK/BioBookTOC.html