Physical Geology 16Th Edition

Physical Geology
by: Plummer
Paperback: 672 pages
Publisher: Mcgraw Hill Higher Education; 16 edition (23 Jan. 2018)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1259916820
ISBN-13: 9781259916823
Book Description
Physical Geology, 16th 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.
Chapter 1 Introducing Geology, the Essentials of Plate Tectonics,
and Other Important Concepts 1
Chapter 2 Atoms, Elements, and Minerals 25
Chapter 3 Igneous Rocks, the Origin and Evolution of Magma, and Intrusive Activity 51
Chapter 4 Volcanism and Extrusive Rocks 78
Chapter 5 Weathering and Soil 106
Chapter 6 Sediment and Sedimentary Rocks 128
Chapter 7 Metamorphism and Metamorphic Rocks 158
Chapter 8 Time and Geology 179
Chapter 9 Mass Wasting 205
Chapter 10 Streams and Floods 232
Chapter 11 Groundwater 264
Chapter 12 Glaciers and Glaciation 290
Chapter 13 Deserts and Wind Action 321
Chapter 14 Waves, Beaches, and Coasts 343
Chapter 15 Geologic Structures 364
Chapter 16 Earthquakes 385
Chapter 17 Earth’s Interior and Geophysical Properties 415
Chapter 18 The Sea Floor 436
Chapter 19 Plate Tectonics—The Unifying Theory 457
Chapter 20 Mountain Belts and the Continental Crust 489
Chapter 21 Global Climate Change 511
Chapter 22 Resources 536
Chapter 23 The Earth’s Companions 565
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