Geology Today: Understanding Our Planet : Active Learning Edition - Couverture souple

Murck, Barbara W.; Skinner, Brian J.; Freeman, Tom

 
9780471393092: Geology Today: Understanding Our Planet : Active Learning Edition

Synopsis

Plate tectonics are covered early in this book, starting with processes then moving to applications. Students are given the tools for understanding plate tectonics before they learn to apply it. It contains a unique chapter on the Biosphere. In this book, chapter 11 provides a unique recap of the Rock Cycle and plate tectonics together. Each part is separated by 'The Art of Geology' which provides a literary, historical or artistic reference to geology. This feature addresses the liberal arts student taking physical geology to fulfill a requirement.

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