Physical geology /
Plummer, Charles C., 1937-
Physical geology / Charles C Plummer ;Diane H Carlson; Lisa Hammersley - fourteenth edition. / Charles C. Plummer, Diane H. Carlson, Lisa Hammersley. - xxiv, 635 p., [30] pages. : illustrations. (chiefly color.), color. maps ; 28 cm.
Includes index.
Chapter 1: Introducing Geology, the Essentials of Plate Tectonics, and Other Important ConceptsChapter 2: Atoms, Elements and MineralsChapter 3: Igneous Rocks, Intrusive Activity, and the Origin of Igneous RocksChapter 4: Volcanism and Extrusive RocksChapter 5: Weathering and SoilChapter 6: Sediment and Sedimentary RocksChapter 7: Metamorphism, Metamorphic Rocks, and Hydrothermal RocksChapter 8: Time and GeologyChapter 9: Mass WastingChapter 10: Streams and FloodsChapter 11: Ground WaterChapter 12: Glaciers and GlaciationChapter 13: Deserts and Wind ActionChapter 14: Waves, Beaches and CoastsChapter 15: Geologic StructuresChapter 16: EarthquakesChapter 17: Earth's Interior and Geophysical PropertiesChapter 18: The Sea FloorChapter 19: Plate TectonicsChapter 20: Mountain Belts and the Continental CrustChapter 21: Geologic ResourcesChapter 22: The Earth's CompanionsAppendix A: Identification of Minerals Appendix B: Identification of Rocks Appendix C: The Elements Most Significant to Geology Appendix D: Periodic Table of Elements Appendix E: Selected Conversion Factors Appendix F: Rock Symbols Appendix G: Commonly Used Prefixes, Suffixes, and Roots
9780071318228 0071318224
2011043867
Physical geology--Textbooks.
QE28.2 / .P58 2013
551 / P.C.P
Physical geology / Charles C Plummer ;Diane H Carlson; Lisa Hammersley - fourteenth edition. / Charles C. Plummer, Diane H. Carlson, Lisa Hammersley. - xxiv, 635 p., [30] pages. : illustrations. (chiefly color.), color. maps ; 28 cm.
Includes index.
Chapter 1: Introducing Geology, the Essentials of Plate Tectonics, and Other Important ConceptsChapter 2: Atoms, Elements and MineralsChapter 3: Igneous Rocks, Intrusive Activity, and the Origin of Igneous RocksChapter 4: Volcanism and Extrusive RocksChapter 5: Weathering and SoilChapter 6: Sediment and Sedimentary RocksChapter 7: Metamorphism, Metamorphic Rocks, and Hydrothermal RocksChapter 8: Time and GeologyChapter 9: Mass WastingChapter 10: Streams and FloodsChapter 11: Ground WaterChapter 12: Glaciers and GlaciationChapter 13: Deserts and Wind ActionChapter 14: Waves, Beaches and CoastsChapter 15: Geologic StructuresChapter 16: EarthquakesChapter 17: Earth's Interior and Geophysical PropertiesChapter 18: The Sea FloorChapter 19: Plate TectonicsChapter 20: Mountain Belts and the Continental CrustChapter 21: Geologic ResourcesChapter 22: The Earth's CompanionsAppendix A: Identification of Minerals Appendix B: Identification of Rocks Appendix C: The Elements Most Significant to Geology Appendix D: Periodic Table of Elements Appendix E: Selected Conversion Factors Appendix F: Rock Symbols Appendix G: Commonly Used Prefixes, Suffixes, and Roots
9780071318228 0071318224
2011043867
Physical geology--Textbooks.
QE28.2 / .P58 2013
551 / P.C.P