Physical Geology - Brossura

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

Brossura

ISBN 10: 0071102191 ISBN 13: 9780071102193

Casa editrice: McGraw-Hill Education, 2006

Riassunto

Physical Geology: Earth Revealed is a classic in introductory geology classes. This text, which includes the same information as the market-leading Physical Geology, 11th Edition, is for the professor who wants to use the same valuable information and engaging format but in a different teaching sequence. Coverage of plate tectonics is moved to the beginning of the book.

In keeping with the long-standing tradition, the seventh edition has been updated to include the most current information from the various sub-disciplines that comprise physical geology. The book’s purpose is to clearly present the various aspects of physical geology so that students can understand the logic of what scientists have discovered, as well as the elegant way the parts are interrelated to explain how Earth, as a whole, works. The outstanding art program and proven, accessible writing style will grab students' attention and further their interest.

Su questo libro

L'autore:

Diane Carlson is a professor at California State University - Sacramento.

Contenuti:

1 Introducing Geology, the Essentials of Plate Tectonics, and other Important Concepts
2 Earth's Interior and Geophysical Properties
3 The Sea Floor
4 Plate Tectonics
5 Mountain Belts and the Continental Crust
6 Geologic Structures
7 Earthquakes
8 Time and Geology
9 Atoms, Elements, and Minerals
10 Volcanism and Extrusive Rocks
11 Igneous Rocks, Intrusive Activity, and the Origin of Igneous Rocks
12 Weathering and Soil
13 Mass Wasting
14 Sediment and Sedimentary Rocks
15 Metamorphism, Metamorphic Rocks, and Hydrothermal Rocks
16 Streams and Floods
17 Ground Water
18 Deserts and Wind Action
19 Glaciers and Glaciation
20 Waves, Beaches and Coasts
21 Geologic Resources
22 The Earth's Companions

Su questa edizione

• Editore: McGraw-Hill Education
• Data di pubblicazione: 2006
• ISBN 10: 0071102191
• ISBN 13: 9780071102193
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile