Geology Today
Geology Today

Author: Barbara Winifred Murck

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 1999-01-28

Total Pages: 616

ISBN-13:

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This book provides an introduction to the six main areas of physical geography. It uses an earth systems approach to discuss the planet as a whole, plate tectonics, rocks and rock formation, surface processes, oceans/atmospheres, and resources.

Physical Geology Today
Physical Geology Today

Author: Damian Nance

Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA

Published: 2015-07-15

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780199965557

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This text presents a clear and conceptual understanding of how Earth works, emphasizing the role of tectonic plates throughout. Using clear, focused, and engaging prose, the authors discuss connections between concepts, processes, and principles in a straightforward manner. The text introducesthemes using stunning overview graphics at the beginning of each chapter and features hundreds of meticulously developed figures throughout in order to illustrate ongoing processes and changes over time.

Environmental Geology Today
Environmental Geology Today

Author: Robert L McConnell

Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning

Published: 2013-09-06

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780763764456

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Designed for the undergraduate, introductory environmental geology course for majors and non-majors alike, Environmental Geology Today presents the core geological principles and explores the effects of humanity on the physical environment. Contemporary case studies throughout encourage students to use their critical thinking skills to dissect the subject matter as part of their overall analysis. The numerous case studies are drawn from topical current events that relate to the chapter material and contain numerical data. Using simple math, graphing, and critical thinking, the authors challenge students to analyze aspects of the data, honing their basic math and analytical skills. With a focus on teaching students to think critically about our environment, Environmental Geology Today is a fresh and modern exploration of this ever-evolving field.

Miscellany Of Garden Wisdom
Miscellany Of Garden Wisdom

Author: Henry Schofield

Publisher: Running Press

Published: 1990-11-08

Total Pages: 104

ISBN-13: 9780894718915

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A unique collection of practical hints and old-time lore about gardens and growing things.

Aerial Geology
Aerial Geology

Author: Mary Caperton Morton

Publisher: Timber Press

Published: 2017-10-04

Total Pages: 306

ISBN-13: 1604697628

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“Get your head into the clouds with Aerial Geology.” —The New York Times Book Review Aerial Geology is an up-in-the-sky exploration of North America’s 100 most spectacular geological formations. Crisscrossing the continent from the Aleutian Islands in Alaska to the Great Salt Lake in Utah and to the Chicxulub Crater in Mexico, Mary Caperton Morton brings you on a fantastic tour, sharing aerial and satellite photography, explanations on how each site was formed, and details on what makes each landform noteworthy. Maps and diagrams help illustrate the geological processes and clarify scientific concepts. Fact-filled, curious, and way more fun than the geology you remember from grade school, Aerial Geology is a must-have for the insatiably curious, armchair geologists, million-mile travelers, and anyone who has stared out the window of a plane and wondered what was below.

Roadside Geology of West Virginia
Roadside Geology of West Virginia

Author: Joseph G. Lebold

Publisher: Roadside Geology

Published: 2018

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780878426836

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Authors Joseph Lebold and Christopher Wilkinson lead you along roads through the Mountain State, past roadcuts exposing contorted rock layers, coral reefs, and ancient red soils.