Physical Geology - Brossura

Plummer, Charles (Carlos); Carlson, Diane; Hammersley, Lisa

Brossura

ISBN 10: 0073369381 ISBN 13: 9780073369389

Casa editrice: McGraw-Hill Education, 2012

Riassunto

Physical 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 Physical 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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L'autore:

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

Su questa edizione

• Editore: McGraw-Hill Education
• Data di pubblicazione: 2012
• ISBN 10: 0073369381
• ISBN 13: 9780073369389
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 704