Synopses & Reviews
Physical Geology: Earth Revealed is appropriate for introductory physical geology classes. This text, which includes the same information as the market-leading
Physical Geology - 13th edition, by Plummer/Carlson, is for the instructor who prefers to cover plate tectonics early in the course.
The ninth edition has been updated to include the most current information from the various sub-disciplines that comprise physical geology. The books purpose is to clearly present geologic processes so that students can understand the logic of scientific methods. This text features an outstanding art program and a proven, accessible writing style.
About the Author
Diane Carlson is a professor at California State University - Sacramento.Carlos Plummer is a professor at California State University - Sacramento.
Table of Contents
1 Introducing Geology, the Essentials of Plate Tectonics, and Other Important Concepts
2 Earths 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 Earths Companions
Appendices A-G
Glossary
Index