TY - BOOK AU - Cronin,Vincent S. AU - Tasa,Dennis ED - American Geological Institute. ED - National Association of Geoscience Teachers. TI - Laboratory manual in physical geology/ AV - QE44 .L33 2000 U1 - 551.078 23 PY - 2000/// CY - Upper Saddle River PB - Prentice Hall KW - Physical geology KW - Laboratory manuals KW - Study and teaching KW - Geology N1 - 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 N2 - "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"-- ER -