Geology - the Key Ideas : The Key Ideas (Teach Yourself)

Rothery, David

Teach Yourself（2010/08発売）

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製本 Paperback:紙装版/ペーパーバック版／ページ数 288 p.
言語 ENG
商品コード 9781444103120
DDC分類 550

Full Description

Geology - The Key Ideas is a definitive introduction to the nature and workings of the Earth. Extensively illustrated it covers everything from earthquakes and plate tectonics to the formation of rocks and minerals. With clear explanations of complex geological processes, and a glossary of specialist terms, this book will give you a new understanding of the planet we live on. NOT GOT MUCH TIME? One, five and ten-minute introductions to key principles to get you started. AUTHOR INSIGHTS Lots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the author's many years of experience. EXTEND YOUR KNOWLEDGE Extra online articles at Quick refreshers to help you remember the key facts.

01 IntroductionEarthquakes 04 Plate tectonics 05 Volcanoes 06 Igneous intrusions 07 Metamorphism 08 Erosion and transport 09 Deposition of sedimentary rocks 10 Deformation of rocks 11 Physical resources 12 Past life and fossils 13 A short history of the Earth 14 Geology on other planets 15 Going into the field Appendix 1: minerals Appendix 2: rock names Appendix 3: geologic time Glossary Taking it further Index