Earth : an introduction to physical geology / Edward J. Tarbuck, Frederick K. Lutgens, Scott J. Linneman ; illustrated by Dennis Tasa.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Tarbuck, Edward J., author.

Lutgens, Frederick K., author.

Linneman, Scott, author.

Contributor:

Tasa, Dennis, illustrator.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Physical geology--Textbooks.

Physical geology.

Geology--Textbooks.

Geology.

Genre:

Textbooks

Physical Description:

xxi, 754 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 28 cm

Edition:

Thirteenth edition.

Place of Publication:

Hoboken, NJ : Pearson, [2020]

Summary:

Earth: An Introduction to Physical Geology, 13th Edition, is a leading text in the field, characterized by no-nonsense, student-friendly writing, excellent illustrations, and a modular learning path driven by learning objectives. The new editionis the first to integrate 3D technology that brings geology to life. This edition features significant content updates, a new Geology in the News feature to promote student engagement, and a new Data Analysis feature to help develop students<U+2019> critical thinking skills. (Publisher).

Contents:

An introduction to geology

Plate tectonics : a scientific revolution unfolds

Matter and minerals

Magma, igneous rocks, and intrusive activity

Volcanoes and volcanic hazards

Weathering and soil

Sedimentary rocks

Metamorphism and metamorphic rocks

Geologic time

Crustal deformation

Earthquakes and earthquake hazards

Earth's interior

Divergent boundaries : origin and evolution of the ocean floor

Convergent boundaries : origin of mountains

Mass wasting : the work of gravity

Running water

Groundwater

Glaciers and glaciation

Deserts and winds

Shorelines

Global climate change

Earth's evolution through geologic time

Energy and mineral resources

Planetary geology.

Notes:

Includes index.

ISBN:

9780135188316

0135188318

9780135203897

0135203899

OCLC:

1080248886