Description
Bring geology to life-for science and non-science majors alike-with GEOL, Second Edition . GEOL is an engaging and accessible solution, developed through a student tested, faculty approved review process to accommodate the diverse lifestyles of today's learners at a value-based price. This streamlined yet comprehensive text includes integrated Virtual Field Trips focused on the core concepts of physical geology, including strong coverage of systems and plate tectonics, and devotes three chapters to historical geology, giving students a complete overview of all facets of introductory geology. The reader-friendly, visually striking design engages students, and accompanying online videos, animations, and other learning tools help students appreciate the importance of physical geology and its relevance to their everyday lives.
Review:
1. Understanding Earth: A Dynamic and Evolving Planet. 2. Plate Tectonics: A Unifying Theory. 3. Minerals: The Building Blocks of Rocks. 4. Igneous Rocks and Intrusive Igneous Activity. 5. Volcanoes and Volcanism. 6. Weathering, Soil, and Sedimentary Rocks. 7. Metamorphism and Metamorphic Rocks. 8. Earthquakes and Earth's Interior. 9. Deformation, Mountain Building, and the Continents. 10. Mass Wasting. 11. Running Water. 12. Groundwater. 13. Glaciers and Glaciation. 14. The Work of Wind and Deserts. 15. Shorelines and Shoreline Processes. 16. Geologic Time: Concepts and Principles. 17. Earth History. 18. Life History.