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Laboratory Manual in Physical Geology

by Richard M Busch

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Revised throughout for enhanced clarity and accuracy – and with a greater emphasis on the process of science – this user-friendly, best-selling laboratory manual examines the basic principles of geology and their applications to everyday life. Students are encouraged to view these principles in terms of natural resources, natural hazards, and human risks. This trusted resource features contributions from highly regarded geologists and geoscience educators, with an exceptional illustration program by Dennis Tasa.
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Table of Contents

Laboratory 1: Exploring and Measuring Earth Materials and Processes

 Laboratory 2: Plate Tectonics and the Origin or Magma   Laboratory 3:  Mineral Properties, Uses, and Identification

 Laboratory 4:  Exploring Rocks and a Rock Cycle Model

 Laboratory 5:  Igneous Rocks and Volcanic Hazards

 Laboratory 6:  Sedimentary Rocks, Processes, and Environments

 

Laboratory 7:  Metamorphic Rocks, Processes, and Resources

 Laboratory 8:  Dating of Rocks, Fossils, and Geologic Events

 Laboratory 9:  Topographic Maps and Aerial Photographs

 Laboratory 10:  Geologic Structures, Maps, and Block Diagrams

 Laboratory 11:  Stream Processes, Landscapes, Mass Wastage, and Flood Hazards

 Laboratory 12:  Groundwater Processes, Resources, and Risks

 Laboratory 13:  Glacial Processes, Landforms, and Indicators of Climate Change

 Laboratory 14:  Dryland Landforms, Hazards, and Risks

 Laboratory 15:  Coastal Processes, Landforms, Hazards, and Risks

 Laboratory 16:  Earthquake Hazards and Human Risks

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Product Details

ISBN:
9780136007715
Author:
Busch, Richard M
Publisher:
Pearson Prentice Hall
Illustrator:
Tasa, Dennis
Editor:
Busch, Richard M.
Author:
Busch, Richard M.
Author:
Agi/, Nagt
Author:
American Geological Institute, AGI/NAGT
Author:
Tarbuck, Edward M.
Subject:
Earth Sciences - Geology
Subject:
Geology
Copyright:
2009
Publication Date:
December 2007
Binding:
Spiral, comb or coil bound book
Grade Level:
College/higher education:
Language:
English
Illustrations:
, Y
Pages:
336
Dimensions:
10.84x9.09x.78 in. 2.28 lbs.
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