Essentials of Geology, 13th edition

Published by Pearson (November 13, 2017) © 2018

  • Frederick K Lutgens
  • Edward J. Tarbuck (Emeritus) Illinois Central College
  • Dennis G. Tasa Tasa Graphic Arts, Inc.

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ISBN-13: 9780134857299 (2017 update)
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Essentials of Geology brings key geology principles to life with vibrant illustrations and offers a structured learning path and framework to master the chapter concepts.

1.    An Introduction to Geology

2.    Plate Tectonics: A Scientific Revolution Unfolds

3.    Matter and Minerals

4.    Igneous Rocks and Intrusive Activity

5.    Volcanoes and Volcanic Hazards

6.    Weathering and Soils

7.    Sedimentary Rocks

8.    Metamorphism and Metamorphic Rocks

9.    Earthquakes and Earth’s Interior

10. Origin and Evolution of the Ocean Floor

11. Crustal Deformation and Mountain Building

12. Mass Movement on Slopes: The Work of Gravity

13. Running Water

14. Groundwater

15. Glaciers and Glaciation

16. Deserts and Wind

17. Shorelines

18. Geologic Time

19. Earth’s Evolution Through Geologic Time

20. Global Climate Change

 

Appendix: Metric and English Units Compared

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