Environmental Geology （2ND）

Reichard, James S.

McGraw-Hill Science Engineering（2013/01発売）

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製本 Paperback:紙装版/ペーパーバック版／ページ数 551 p.
言語 ENG
商品コード 9780078096075
DDC分類 550

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Reichard's Environmental Geology second edition continues to emphasize how humans interact with the environment within a geological context. The writing style holds the interest of nonmajor students and includes recent geologic events they can relate to. Each chapter incorporates student activities and discussion questions designed to give students a personal connection to the topic.

Part 1 - Fundamentals of Environmental Geology Chapter 1 Humans and the Geologic EnvironmentChapter 2 Earth from a Larger PerspectiveChapter 3 Earth MaterialsChapter 4 Earth's Structure and Plate TectonicsPart 2 - Hazardous Earth Processes Chapter 5 Earthquakes and Related HazardsChapter 6 Volcanoes and Related HazardsChapter 7 Mass Wasting and Related HazardsChapter 8 Streams and FloodingChapter 9 Coastal HazardsPart 3 - Earth Resources Chapter 10 Soil ResourcesChapter 11 Water ResourcesChapter 12 Mineral and Rock ResourcesChapter 13 Conventional Fossil Fuel ResourcesChapter 14 Alternative Energy ResourcesPart 4 - The Health of Our Environment Chapter 15 Waste Disposal and PollutionChapter 16 Global Climate ChangeAppendix A Units and ConversionsNER(01): WOW