
- 704 pages
- English
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Introduction to Physical Geology
About this book
- Traditional physical geology content combined with unique chapters on Coastal Geology and Marine Geology.
- Unique Geology of Canada chapter co-authored by a guest contributor, James Monger.
- Critical thinking activities and exercises that have been developed from 25+ years of teaching experience.
- Innovative 2 page art spread that incorporate critical thinking activities.
- End-of-chapter study guide which tests on all levels of Bloom's Taxonomy.
- A strong focus of relevant Canadian examples throughout the text.
- A strong focus on sustainability and global/environmental issues.
- Unique chapter on research methods, including the need for accuracy and the ethics of research.
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Yes, you can access Introduction to Physical Geology by Charles Fletcher,Dan Gibson,Kevin Ansdell in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Physical Sciences & Geology & Earth Sciences. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Title Page
- Copyright
- About the Authors
- Preface
- CONTENTS
- Chapter 1 AN INTRODUCTION TO GEOLOGY
- Chapter 2 SOLAR SYSTEM
- Chapter 3 PLATE TECTONICS
- Chapter 4 MINERALS
- Chapter 5 IGNEOUS ROCK
- Chapter 6 VOLCANOES
- Chapter 7 WEATHERING
- Chapter 8 SEDIMENTARY ROCK
- Chapter 9 METAMORPHIC ROCK
- Chapter 10 GEOLOGIC RESOURCES
- Chapter 11 MOUNTAIN BUILDING
- Chapter 12 EARTHQUAKES
- Chapter 13 GEOLOGIC TIME
- Chapter 14 EARTH'S HISTORY
- Chapter 15 THE GEOLOGY OF CANADA
- Chapter 16 GLOBAL WARMING
- Chapter 17 GLACIERS AND PALEOCLIMATOLOGY
- Chapter 18 MASS WASTING
- Chapter 19 SURFACE WATER
- Chapter 20 GROUND WATER
- Chapter 21 DESERTS AND WIND
- Chapter 22 COASTAL GEOLOGY
- Chapter 23 MARINE GEOLOGY
- APPENDIX
- GLOSSARY
- INDEX