Physical Geology

by Plummer; McGeary; Carlson

• ISBN13: 9780072528152
• ISBN10: 007252815X
• Edition: 10th
• Format: Nonspecific Binding
• Copyright: 2003-12-01
• Publisher: MCGRAW-HILL

Summary

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.

Table of Contents

Introduction to Physical Geology

Atoms, Elements, and Minerals

Igneous Rocks, Intrusive Activity, and the Origin of Igneous Rocks

Volcanism and Extrusive Rocks

Weathering and Soil

Sediments and Sedimentary Rocks

Metamorphism, Metamorphic Rocks, and Hydrothermal Rocks

Time and Geology

Mass Wasting

Streams and Floods

Ground Water

Glaciers and Glaciation

Deserts and Wind Action

Waves, Beaches, and Coasts

Geologic Structures

Earthquakes

Earth's Interior and Geophysical Properties

The Sea Floor

Plate Tectonics

Mountain Belts and the Continental Crust

Geologic Resources

Appendixes

Identification of Minerals

Identification of Rocks

The Elements Most Significant to Geology

Periodic Table of Elements

Selected Conversion Factors

Rock Symbols

Commonly Used Prefixes, Suffixes, and Roots

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