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Laboratory manual in physical geology/ Edited by Richard M. Busch

Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublication details: Upper Saddle River Prentice Hall 2000Edition: 5th ed. produced under the auspices of the American Geosciences Institute, and the National Association of Geoscience Teachers ; Vincent S. Cronin, editor (Baylor University) ; illustrated by Dennis Tasa (Tasa Graphic Arts, Inc.)Description: xii, 276p. : ill. ; 28cmOther title:
  • Physical geology
Subject(s): Additional physical formats: Online version:: Laboratory manual in physical geologyDDC classification:
  • 551.078 23
LOC classification:
  • QE44 .L33 2000
Contents:
Filling your geoscience toolbox -- Plate tectonics -- Mineral properties, identification, and uses -- Rock-forming processes and the rock cycle -- Igneous rocks and processes -- Sedimentary processes, rocks, and environments -- Metamorphic rocks, processes, and resources -- Dating of rocks, fossils, and geologic events -- Topographic maps -- Geologic structures, maps, and block diagrams -- Earthquake hazards and human risks -- Stream processes, geomorphology, and hazards -- Groundwater processes, resources, and risks -- Glaciers and the dynamic cryosphere -- Desert landforms, hazards, and risks -- Coastal processes, landforms, hazards, and risks -- Earth's dynamic climate.
Summary: "This user-friendly, best-selling lab manual examines the basic processes of geology and their applications to everyday life. Featuring contributions from over 200 highly regarded geologists and geoscience educators, along with an exceptional illustration program by Dennis Tasa, Laboratory Manual in Physical Geology offers an inquiry and activities-based approach that builds skills and gives readers a more complete learning experience in the lab. The 12th Edition brings a modern pedagogical and digital approach to the lab manual and the changing landscape of physical geology. In addition, readers have access to Mastering Geology with MapMaster 2.0 interactive maps, pre-lab videos, animations, GigaPan Activities, and much more"--
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Filling your geoscience toolbox -- Plate tectonics -- Mineral properties, identification, and uses -- Rock-forming processes and the rock cycle -- Igneous rocks and processes -- Sedimentary processes, rocks, and environments -- Metamorphic rocks, processes, and resources -- Dating of rocks, fossils, and geologic events -- Topographic maps -- Geologic structures, maps, and block diagrams -- Earthquake hazards and human risks -- Stream processes, geomorphology, and hazards -- Groundwater processes, resources, and risks -- Glaciers and the dynamic cryosphere -- Desert landforms, hazards, and risks -- Coastal processes, landforms, hazards, and risks -- Earth's dynamic climate.

"This user-friendly, best-selling lab manual examines the basic processes of geology and their applications to everyday life. Featuring contributions from over 200 highly regarded geologists and geoscience educators, along with an exceptional illustration program by Dennis Tasa, Laboratory Manual in Physical Geology offers an inquiry and activities-based approach that builds skills and gives readers a more complete learning experience in the lab. The 12th Edition brings a modern pedagogical and digital approach to the lab manual and the changing landscape of physical geology. In addition, readers have access to Mastering Geology with MapMaster 2.0 interactive maps, pre-lab videos, animations, GigaPan Activities, and much more"--

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