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How Does The Earth Work: Physical Geology and the Process of Science
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Item specifics
- Condition
- ISBN
- 9780130341297
- Subject Area
- Science
- Publication Name
- How Does Earth Work : Physical Geology and the Process of Science
- Publisher
- Prentice Hall PTR
- Item Length
- 10.9 in
- Subject
- Earth Sciences / Geology, Earth Sciences / General
- Publication Year
- 2005
- Type
- Textbook
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- Language
- English
- Item Height
- 0.8 in
- Item Weight
- 59.8 Oz
- Item Width
- 9.7 in
- Number of Pages
- 708 Pages
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Prentice Hall PTR
ISBN-10
0130341290
ISBN-13
9780130341297
eBay Product ID (ePID)
43559748
Product Key Features
Number of Pages
708 Pages
Language
English
Publication Name
How Does Earth Work : Physical Geology and the Process of Science
Publication Year
2005
Subject
Earth Sciences / Geology, Earth Sciences / General
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Science
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.8 in
Item Weight
59.8 Oz
Item Length
10.9 in
Item Width
9.7 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
College Audience
LCCN
2005-004918
Dewey Edition
22
Dewey Decimal
551
Table Of Content
Chapter 1: Why Geology? 1.1 What is geology? 1.2 Why study geology? 1.3How do we knowhow to study Earth? 1.4 What does the principle of uniformitarianism mean? 1.5 What is the theory of plate tectonics? 1.6 How does the concept of work apply to Earth? PART I - EARTH MATERIALS: Classification, Origin, Uses Chapter 2 Minerals: Building Blocks of the Planet 2.1 What are the properties of minerals? 2.2 What are minerals composed of? 2.3 How do we knowthe atomic structure of minerals? 2.4 How do elements combine to make minerals? 2.5 What is a mineral? 2.6 What determines the physical properties of minerals? 2.7 What are the most important minerals? EM 2.1 Basics of an Atom EM 2.2 Silicate Mineral Structures EM 2.3 Gemstones Chapter 3: Rocks and Rock-Forming Processes 3.1 How and where do rocks form? 3.2 Can rocks be classified according to the processes that form them? 3.3 How do we knowhow to determine rock origins? 3.4 How are the rock classes related to one another? Chapter 4: Formation of Magma and Igneous Rocks 4.1 What are igneous processes? 4.2 How are igneous rocks classified? 4.3 Where do igneous rocks appear in a landscape? 4.4 How and why do rocks melt? 4.5 How do we knowhow magma is made? 4.6 How does magma generation connect to plate tectonics? 4.7 What makes igneous rock compositions so diverse? 4.8 Why are there different types of volcanoes and volcanic eruptions? 4.9 How are volcanoes hazardous? 4.10 Why dont all magmas erupt? EM 4.1 Bowen's Reaction Series EM 4.2 Mitigating and Forecasting Volcanic Hazards Chapter 5: Formation of Sediment and Sedimentary Rocks 5.1 How and why do rocks disintegrate to form sediment? 5.2 What is the link between weathering and sediment? 5.3 Why are fossils found in sedimentary rocks? 5.4 How does loose sediment become sedimentary rock? 5.5 How are sedimentary rocks classified? 5.6 How do sedimentary rocks reveal ancient environments? 5.7 How do we knowhow to interpret unseen turbidity currents? 5.8 How do plate tectonics and sedimentary rocks connect? EM 5.1 Chemical Reactions and Chemical Equations EM 5.2 Why is Seawater Salty? EM 5.3 Geochemistry of Calcite Chapter 6: Formation of Metamorphic Rocks 6.1 What is metamorphism? 6.2 What is the role of temperature in metamorphism? 6.3 What is the role of pressure in metamorphism? 6.4 What is the role of fluid in metamorphism? 6.5 Why do metamorphic rocks exist at the surface? 6.6 How do we knowhow to determine the stability of minerals? 6.7 What were the conditions of metamorphism? 6.8 How are metamorphic rocks classified? 6.9 What was the rock before it was metamorphosed? 6.10 Where does metamorphism occur? EM 6.1 Metamorphic Isograds, Zones, and Facies Chapter 7: Earth Materials as Time Keepers 7.1 How do you determine the order of events? 7.2 How are geologic events placed in relative order? 7.3 How do geologists determine the relative ages in widely separated places? 7.4 How was the geologic time scale constructed? 7.5 How do you recognize gaps in the rock record? 7.6 How have scientists determined the age of Earth? 7.7 How is the absolute age of a rock determined? 7.8 How do we knowhow to determine half-lives and decay rates? 7.9 How do you reconstruct geologic history with rocks? FM 7.1 Radioactivity and Radioactive Decay EM7.1 The Mathematics of Radioactive-Isotope Decay EM7.2 Using Geologic Clocks
Synopsis
Intended for introductory courses in physical geology, this book covers the traditional breadth of topics of the introductory geology course. It takes the non-traditional and effective approach of emphasizing conceptual learning of process rather than rote memorization of facts., For introductory courses in physical geology. It's about how we know what we know . How Does Earth Work? covers the traditional breadth of topics of the introductory geology course, but takes the non-traditional and highly-effective approach of emphasizing conceptual learning of process rather than rote memorization of facts.
LC Classification Number
QE28.2.S59 2006
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