Physical Geology: Investigating Earth
By Reed Wicander, James S. Monroe
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Physical Geology: Investigating Earth, presents the material in a clear, consistent, and comprehensive manner. The book focuses on the appropriate core concepts of physical geology, with an emphasis on the unifying theory of plate tectonics and Earth’s dynamic nature. The many applicable examples, completely new photographs illustrating the material, and current topics covered throughout the text enhance students’ understanding and appreciation of physical geology and the role it plays in our everyday lives.
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Physical Geology: Investigating Earth, presents the material in a clear, consistent, and comprehensive manner. The book focuses on the appropriate core concepts of physical geology, with an emphasis on the unifying theory of plate tectonics and Earth’s dynamic nature. The many applicable examples, completely new photographs illustrating the material, and current topics covered throughout the text enhance students’ understanding and appreciation of physical geology and the role it plays in our everyday lives.
High-resolution photos were chosen to demonstrate the visual nature of geology. Many of the photos are of recent geologic events, thus adding to the currency and relevance, as well as reinforcing the global nature of geology. Each chapter opens with a bold and dramatic photo that sets the stage and provides a portal into the chapter topics.
Figure and table data reflect the most current available published source information by internationally recognized and reputable institutions such as the United States Geological Survey, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, as well as various United Nations organizations.
The end-of-chapter material features a Key Concepts Review, a list of the Important Terms in the chapter, five multiple-choice and five short-answer questions, as well as a ‘What Would You Do’ question that is open-ended and designed to apply the material learned to a real-life situation.
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Chapter 1. Understanding Earth: A Dynamic and Evolving PlanetPreview this chapter
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