Geology
eBook - PDF

Geology

The Made Simple Series

  1. 320 pages
  2. English
  3. PDF
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - PDF

Geology

The Made Simple Series

About this book

Geology gives a detailed study of rock-forming minerals and the rocks that are formed by it. The text analyses the forces which act on and within rocks. This subject belongs to physical geology. Historical geology is also covered in the book. This study explores the fossil content of the rock and reconstructs the earth's history over the past million years. The subjects encourage the reader to go out and examine his surroundings. First chapter of the book focuses on the description of earth. Topics such as the shape, size, and motions of the earth are discussed. The second chapter of the text covers the chemical composition of minerals. Crystal system, crystallography, and crystal habits are included in the chapter. The physical properties and different types of minerals are also analyzed. Volcanism and all aspects of volcanoes are reviewed. The formation of soil and weathering is the topic of another chapter. The book will provide useful information to geologists, mineralogists, volcanologists, students and researchers of geology.

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Yes, you can access Geology by William H. Matthews in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Physical Sciences & Geography. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.

Information

Edition
2
Subtopic
Geography

Table of contents

  1. Front Cover
  2. Geology: Made Simple
  3. Copyright Page
  4. Table of Contents
  5. Foreword
  6. PART I: PHYSICAL GEOLOGY
  7. PART II: HISTORICAL GEOLOGY
  8. APPENDIX A: PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF MINERALS
  9. APPENDIX B: WHERE AND HOW TO COLLECT ROCKS, MINERALS, AND FOSSILS
  10. APPENDIX C: SYNOPSIS OF PLANT AND ANIMAL KINGDOMS
  11. APPENDIX D: GLOSSARY OF TERMS USED IN GEOLOGY
  12. APPENDIX E: SUGGESTED FURTHER READING
  13. Index
  14. TEACHING AIDS