Physical Geology
9th Edition
Published on 16. February 2002
Book
Hardback
592 pages
978-0-07-240246-9 (ISBN)
Description
Physical Geology is a market-leading classic that has been used in classrooms for over 20 years. Updated to include the latest technology and most current information, Physical Geology is for both non-science majors and for students contemplating majoring in geology. The beautiful new art program and interactive writing style will grab students' attention and further their interest in geology.
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Edition
9th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
McGraw-Hill Education - Europe
Target group
College/higher education
Illustrations
Illustrations (chiefly col.), col. maps
Dimensions
Height: 282 mm
Width: 236 mm
Thickness: 25 mm
Weight
1741 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-07-240246-9 (9780072402469)
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Persons
Carlos Plummer 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
Diane Carlson is a professor at California State University - Sacramento.
Content
1 Introduction to Physical Geology2 Atoms, Elements, and Minerals3 Igneous Rocks, Intrusive Activity, and the Origin of Igneous Rocks4 Volcanism and Extrusive Rocks5 Weathering and Soil6 Sediments and Sedimentary Rocks7 Metamorphism, Metamorphic Rocks, and Hydrothermal Rocks8 Time and Geology9 Mass Wasting10 Streams and Floods11 Ground Water12 Glaciers and Glaciation13 Deserts and Wind Action14 Waves, Beaches, and Coasts15 Geologic Structures16 Earthquakes17 Earth's Interior and Geophysical Properties18 The Sea Floor19 Plate Tectonics20 Mountain Belts and the Continental Crust21 Geologic ResourcesAppendixesA Identification of MineralsB Identification of RocksC The Elements Most Significant to GeologyD Periodic Table of ElementsE Selected Conversion FactorsF Rock SymbolsG Commonly Used Prefixes, Suffixes, and Roots