Physical Geology 15th Edition Charles C. Plummer

Physical Geology 15th Edition Charles C. Plummer – Ebook Instant Download/Delivery ISBN(s): 9780078096105,0078096103

Product details:

• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0078096103
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0078096105
• Author:Charles C. Plummer

Physical Geology, 15th 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 chapter descriptions to help readers quickly grasp new geologic concepts. Numerous chapter learning tools and a website further assist students in their study of physical geology.

Table contents:

1 Introducing Geology, the Essentials of Plate Tectonics, and Other Important Concepts

2 Atoms, Elements, and Minerals

3 Igneous Rocks, the Origin and Evolution of Magma, and Intrusive Activity

4 Volcanism and Extrusive Rocks

5 Weathering and Soil

6 Sediment and Sedimentary Rocks

7 Metamorphism and Metamorphic Rocks

8 Time and Geology

9 Mass Wasting

10 Streams and Floods

11 Groundwater

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—The Unifying Theory

20 Mountain Belts and the Continental Crust

21 Global Climate Change

22 Resources

23 The Earth’s Companions

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