MasteringGeology#8482;, Student Access Code Card for Earth Science

Name: MasteringGeology#8482;, Student Access Code Card for Earth Science
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ISBN: 9780131148659

ISBN-10: 0131148656

ISBN-13: 9780131148659

Edition: 8th 2005

Authors: Edward J. Tarbuck, Frederick K. Lutgens, Dennis Tasa

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To understand timely issues such as natural disasters and environmental challenges—and to evaluate solutions to related problems—the average citizen needs a basic awareness of the scientific principles that influence our planet. This trusted book makes an often-complex subject accessible to readers with a strong focus on readability and illustrations.Offers a meaningful, non-technical survey that is informative and up to date for learning basic principles and concepts. Includes a revised and expanded GEODe Earth CD-ROM. Updates and revises art and illustrations to include dozens of new high-quality, photographs carefully selected to aid understanding and add realism. Provides a wealth of…

Book details

List price: $116.80
Edition: 8th
Copyright year: 2005
Publisher: Prentice Hall PTR
Binding: Mixed Media
Pages: 736
Size: 8.50" wide x 10.50" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 3.278
Language: English




An Introduction to Geology



Matter and Minerals



Igneous Rocks



Volcanic and Plutonic Activity



Weathering and Soil



Sedimentary Rocks



Metamorphics Rocks



Geologic Time



Mass Wasting



Running Water



Groundwater



Glaciers and Glaciation



Deserts and Winds



Shorelines



Crustal Deformation



Earthquakes



Earth's Interior



The Ocean Floor and Sea Floor Spreading



Plate Tectonics



Mountain Building and the Evolution of Continents



Energy and Mineral Resources



Planetary Geology



Metric and English Units Compared



Common Minerals of Earth's Crust



Topographic Maps



Landforms of the Conterminous United States


Glossary


Index