THE GROWTH OF A PLANET

By SUSAN MOORE

Contents Chapter 1 Planetary Origins and Cosmic Context 1 Chapter 2 Geological Evolution and Planetary Dynamics 24 Chapter 3 Atmospheres, Hydrospheres, and Climate Systems 50 Chapter 4 Planetary Life, Habitability, and Biological Change 77 Chapter 5 Comparative Planetary Evolution Across the Solar System 103 Chapter 6 Planetary Futures and Modern Exploration 132