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Wicander/Monroe/Sethi's 'Geology: Earth in Perspective,' 4th Edition, brings geology to life in a clear, engaging format that fits your busy schedule. Covering both physical and historical geology, it helps you understand Earth's processes -- and your connection to them -- through high-resolution photos, real-world examples and up-to-date case studies. Online videos, animations, Virtual Field Trips and other interactive tools reinforce key concepts and show how geology impacts everything from climate change to natural disasters to energy and sustainability.
Contents
Preface. Author Biography. 1. Understanding Earth: A Dynamic and Evolving Planet. 2. Plate Tectonics: A Unifying Theory. 3. Minerals: The Building Blocks of Rocks. 4. Igneous Rocks and Intrusive Igneous Activity. 5. Volcanoes and Volcanism. 6. Weathering, Soil, and Sedimentary Rocks. 7. Metamorphism and Metamorphic Rocks. 8. Earthquakes and Earth's Interior. 9. Deformation, Mountain Building, and the Continents. 10. Mass Wasting. 11. Running Water. 12. Groundwater. 13. Glaciers and Glaciation. 14. The Work of Wind and Deserts. 15. Oceans, Shorelines and Shoreline Processes. 16. Geologic Time: Concepts and Principles. 17. Earth History. 18. Life History. Appendix A: English-Metric Conversion Chart. Appendix B: Mineral Identification Tables. Multiple-Choice Questions Answers. Selected Short Answer Questions Answers. Glossary. Index.



