Physical Geology
13th Edition
Published on 16. November 2009
Book
Paperback/Softback
687 pages
978-0-07-016707-0 (ISBN)
Description
Physical Geology, 13th 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 descriptions to help readers quickly grasp new geologic concepts. Numerous learning tools and a website further assist students in their study of physical geology.
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Edition
13th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
McGraw-Hill Education - Europe
Target group
College/higher education
Illustrations
Illustrations (some col. ), maps
Dimensions
Height: 274 mm
Width: 226 mm
Thickness: 20 mm
Weight
1413 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-07-016707-0 (9780070167070)
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Persons
Carlos Plummer is a professor at California State University - Sacramento.
Diane Carlson is a professor at California State University - Sacramento.
retired from California State University, Sacramento
Diane Carlson is a professor at California State University - Sacramento.
retired from California State University, Sacramento
Content
1: Introducing Geology, the Essentials of Plate Tectonics, and Other Important Concepts 2: Atoms, Elements and Minerals 3: Igneous Rocks, Intrusive Activity, and the Origin of Igneous Rocks 4: Volcanism and Extrusive Rocks 5: Weathering and Soil 6: Sediment and Sedimentary Rocks 7: Metamorphism, Metamorphic Rocks, and Hydrothermal Rocks 8: Time and Geology 9: Mass Wasting 10: Streams and Floods 11: Ground Water 12: Glaciers and Glaciation 13: Deserts and Wind Action 14: Waves, Beaches and Coasts 15: Geologic Structures 16: Earthquakes 17: Earth's Interior and Geophysical Properties 18: The Sea Floor 19: Plate Tectonics 20: Mountain Belts and the Continental Crust 21: Geologic Resources 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