Lab Book, The: Problem Solving in Geology

by Judson, Sheldon; Bonini, William E.; Rhodes, Dallas D.; Rossbacher, Lisa A.

• ISBN13: 9780136245865
• ISBN10: 0136245862
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Spiral Bound
• Copyright: 2000-01-01
• Publisher: Prentice Hall

Summary

Designed give readers instruction and practice with basic geologic field and lab skills, this exceptionallyaffordable--yethigh-quality--lab manual/workbook features 68 unique and intuitive exercises that covering 19 key geologic topics. The exercises are based on the principles of scientific inquiry, and challenge readers to thinkbeyondthe activity at hand to the larger questions of applied geologic work. Problems range from the simple to complex, and calculations are based on simple arithmetic.ROCK EVOLUTION. Minerals and Rocks. MAPPING THE EARTH. Topographic Maps. Air Photos. Geologic Maps, Structures, and Earth History. Seismic Reflections Reveal Subsurface Geology. SURFICIAL PROCESSES AND THE ENVIRONMENT. Landslides. Streams. Ground Water. Glaciation. Beaches. PLATE TECTONICS. Earthquakes and Seismic Risk. Volcanos and Volcanic Hazards. Earthquakes, Volcanos, and Plate Tectonics. Plate Movements. EARTH MATERIALS. Rock-forming Minerals. Igneous Rocks. Sedimentary Rocks. Metamorphic Rocks. Common Rocks in the Field.For anyone interested in learning geologic field and lab skills.

Table of Contents

Preface	xi
Preparation for the Laboratory	xiv
Part I. Rock Evolution	1	(6)
Minerals and Rocks	1	(6)
Part II. Mapping the Earth	7	(62)
Topographic Maps	7	(18)
Air Photos	25	(12)
Geologic Maps, Structures, and Earth History	37	(24)
Seismic Reflections Reveal Subsurface Geology	61	(8)
Part III. Surficial Processes and the Environment	69	(74)
Landslides	69	(16)
Streams	85	(14)
Ground Water	99	(14)
Glaciation	113	(12)
Beaches	125	(18)
Part IV. Plate Tectonics	143	(52)
Earthquakes and Seismic Risk	143	(10)
Volcanoes and Volcanic Hazards	153	(16)
Earthquakes, Volcanoes, and Plate Tectonics	169	(6)
Plate Movements	175	(20)
Part V. Earth Materials	195	(44)
Rock-forming Minerals	195	(16)
Igneous Rocks	211	(8)
Sedimentary Rocks	219	(6)
Metamorphic Rocks	225	(4)
Common Rocks in the Field	229	(10)
Part VI. Glossary and Index	239