Physical Geology - Brossura

Plummer, Charles (Carlos); Carlson, Diane; Mcgeary, David

Brossura

ISBN 10: 0070167079 ISBN 13: 9780070167070

Casa editrice: McGraw-Hill Education, 2009

Riassunto

Physical Geology, 13th edition, is the latest refinement of a classic introductory text that has helped countless students learn basic physical geology concepts for over 25 years. Students taking introductory physical geology to fulfill a science elective, as well as those contemplating a career in geology, will appreciate the accessible writing style and depth of coverage in Physical Geology. Hundreds of carefully rendered illustrations and accompanying photographs correlate perfectly with the descriptions to help readers quickly grasp new geologic concepts. Numerous learning tools and a website further assist students in their study of physical geology.

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L'autore:

Carlos Plummer is a professor at California State University - Sacramento.

Contenuti:

1: Introducing Geology, the Essentials of Plate Tectonics, and Other Important Concepts
2: Atoms, Elements and Minerals
3: Igneous Rocks, Intrusive Activity, and the Origin of Igneous Rocks
4: Volcanism and Extrusive Rocks
5: Weathering and Soil
6: Sediment and Sedimentary Rocks
7: Metamorphism, Metamorphic Rocks, and Hydrothermal Rocks
8: Time and Geology
9: Mass Wasting
10: Streams and Floods
11: Ground Water
12: Glaciers and Glaciation
13: Deserts and Wind Action
14: Waves, Beaches and Coasts
15: Geologic Structures
16: Earthquakes
17: Earth’s Interior and Geophysical Properties
18: The Sea Floor
19: Plate Tectonics
20: Mountain Belts and the Continental Crust
21: Geologic Resources
22: The Earth’s Companions
Appendix A: Identification of Minerals
Appendix B: Identification of Rocks
Appendix C: The Elements Most Significant to Geology
Appendix D: Periodic Table of Elements
Appendix E: Selected Conversion Factors
Appendix F: Rock Symbols
Appendix G: Commonly Used Prefixes, Suffixes, and Roots

Su questa edizione

• Editore: McGraw-Hill Education
• Data di pubblicazione: 2009
• ISBN 10: 0070167079
• ISBN 13: 9780070167070
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 687