Earth Revealed
9th Edition
Published on 26. February 2010
Book
Paperback/Softback
672 pages
978-0-07-336940-2 (ISBN)
Description
"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 book's 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.
More details
Edition
9th Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United States
Publishing group
McGraw-Hill Education - Europe
Target group
College/higher education
Edition type
Revised edition
Weight
1413 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-07-336940-2 (9780073369402)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Diane Carlson is a professor at California State University - Sacramento. Carlos Plummer is a professor at California State University - Sacramento.
Content
1 Introducing Geology, the Essentials of Plate Tectonics, and Other Important Concepts 2 Earth's 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 Earth's Companions Appendices A-G Glossary Index