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Earth: An Introduction to Physical Geology

by Edward J. Tarbuck

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Publisher Comments:

To understand timely issues such as natural disasters and environmental challenges–and to evaluate solutions to related problems–the average citizen needs a basic awareness of the scientific principles that influence our planet. This trusted book makes an often-complex subject accessible to readers with a strong focus on readability and illustrations. Offers a meaningful, non-technical survey that is informative and up to date for learning basic principles and concepts. Includes a revised and expanded GEODe Earth CD-ROM. Updates and revises art and illustrations to include dozens of new high-quality, photographs carefully selected to aid understanding and add realism. Provides a wealth of new special-interest boxes, including "Earth as a System," "People and the Environment," and "Understanding Earth." A useful reference for anyone interested in learning more about Earth's geology.

Table of Contents

 Chapter 1    An Introduction to Geology

 Chapter 2    Plate Tectonics:  A Scientific Revolution Unfolds

 Chapter 3    Matter and Minerals Chapter 4    Igneous Rocks

 Chapter 5    Volcanoes and Other Igneous Activity

 Chapter 6    Weathering and Soil

 Chapter 7    Sedimentary Rocks

 Chapter 8    Metamorphism and Metamorphic Rocks Chapter 9    Geologic Time

Chapter 10   Crustal Deformation

Chapter 11   Earthquakes

Chapter 12   Earth’s Interior

Chapter 13   Divergent Boundaries:  Origin and Evolution of the Ocean Floor

Chapter 14   Convergent Boundaries:  Mountain Building and the Evolution of the Continents

Chapter 15   Mass Wasting:  The Work of Gravity

Chapter 16   Running Water

Chapter 17   Groundwater

Chapter 18   Glaciers and Glaciation

Chapter 19   Deserts and Winds

Chapter 20   Shorelines

Chapter 21   Global Climate Change 

Chapter 22   Earth’s Evolution Through Geologic Time  

Chapter 23   Energy and Mineral ResourcesChapter 24   Planetary Geology

Product Details

ISBN:
9780131566842
Subtitle:
An Introduction to Physical Geology
Author:
Tarbuck, Edward J.
Author:
Tasa, Dennis
Author:
Lutgens, Frederick K.
Publisher:
Prentice Hall
Subject:
Earth Sciences - Geology
Subject:
Geology
Subject:
Physical geology
Copyright:
Edition Number:
9
Edition Description:
Trade paper
Publication Date:
February 2007
Binding:
Paperback
Grade Level:
College/higher education:
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Y
Pages:
720
Dimensions:
1080x901x98 356

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