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Laboratory Manual in Physical Geology

by American Geological Institute, AGI M.; National Association of Geoscience Teachers, Richard M.; Busch, Richard M.

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9th

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9780321689573

ISBN10:

0321689577

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Spiral Bound

Pub. Date:

1/1/2012

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Prentice Hall

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This user-friendly, best-selling lab manual examines the basic processes of geology and their applications to everyday life. Featuring contributions from over 170 highly regarded geologists and geoscience educators, along with an exceptional illustration program by Dennis Tasa, Laboratory Manual in Physical Geology, Ninth Edition offers a new activities-based approach that gives you a more complete learning experience in the lab.

Author Biography

Richard M. Busch is a Professor of Geology at West Chester University of Pennsylvania. He holds degrees in geology from Franklin & Marshall College (A.B.), Temple University (M.A.), and University of Pittsburgh (PhD) and has published scholarly work in both geology and geoscience education. For the past 30 years he has been teaching geology to undergraduate majors and non-majors. For the past 22 years he has been teaching classes on science teaching methods for majors in elementary and secondary education. He also has work experience as a hydrogeologist, museum educator, and consultant on stratigraphy and science education. His work as Editor of the AGI-NAGT Lab Manual in Physical Geology spans eight editions over 22 years, during which time he has also been involved in the in the development of K-16 textbooks and ancillary products.

Laboratory 1: Exploring and Measuring Earth Materials and Processes

Laboratory 2: Plate Tectonics and the Origin or Magma

Laboratory 3: Mineral Properties, Uses, and Identification

Laboratory 4: Exploring Rocks and a Rock Cycle Model

Laboratory 5: Igneous Rocks and Volcanic Hazards

Laboratory 6: Sedimentary Rocks, Processes, and Environments

Laboratory 7: Metamorphic Rocks, Processes, and Resources

Laboratory 8: Dating of Rocks, Fossils, and Geologic Events

Laboratory 9: Topographic Maps and Aerial Photographs

Laboratory 10: Geologic Structures, Maps, and Block Diagrams

Laboratory 11: Stream Processes, Landscapes, Mass Wastage, and Flood Hazards

Laboratory 12: Groundwater Processes, Resources, and Risks

Laboratory 13: Glacial Processes, Landforms, and Indicators of Climate Change

Laboratory 14: Dryland Landforms, Hazards, and Risks

Laboratory 15: Coastal Processes, Landforms, Hazards, and Risks

Laboratory 16: Earthquake Hazards and Human Risks

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