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Phyical Geology, 14th 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 Phyical Geology. Hundreds of carefully rendered illustrations and accompanying photographs correlate perfectly with the chapter descriptions to help readers quickly grasp new geologic concepts. Numerous chapter learning tools and a website further assist students in their study of physical geology.
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Carlos Plummer is a professor at California State University - Sacramento.
Contenuti:
Chapter 1: Introducing Geology, the Essentials of Plate Tectonics, and Other Important Concepts
Chapter 2: Atoms, Elements and Minerals
Chapter 3: Igneous Rocks, Intrusive Activity, and the Origin of Igneous Rocks
Chapter 4: Volcanism and Extrusive Rocks
Chapter 5: Weathering and Soil
Chapter 6: Sediment and Sedimentary Rocks
Chapter 7: Metamorphism, Metamorphic Rocks, and Hydrothermal Rocks
Chapter 8: Time and Geology
Chapter 9: Mass Wasting
Chapter 10: Streams and Floods
Chapter 11: Ground Water
Chapter 12: Glaciers and Glaciation
Chapter 13: Deserts and Wind Action
Chapter 14: Waves, Beaches and Coasts
Chapter 15: Geologic Structures
Chapter 16: Earthquakes
Chapter 17: Earth’s Interior and Geophysical Properties
Chapter 18: The Sea Floor
Chapter 19: Plate Tectonics
Chapter 20: Mountain Belts and the Continental Crust
Chapter 21: Geologic Resources
Chapter 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
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- EditoreMcGraw-Hill Education
- Data di pubblicazione2012
- ISBN 10 0071318224
- ISBN 13 9780071318228
- RilegaturaCopertina flessibile
- Numero di pagine704
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Physical Geology
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