The dynamic earth : an introduction to physical geology

著者

• Skinner, Brian J.
• Porter, Stephen C.

書誌事項

The dynamic earth : an introduction to physical geology

Brian J. Skinner, Stephen C. Porter

Wiley, c1992

2nd ed

• :pbk

注記

Includes bibliographical references (p. [559]-560) and index

内容説明・目次

巻冊次

ISBN 9780471531319

内容説明

Four main themes are emphasized in this text: plate tectonics; human interaction with our environment; our protection from natural disasters; and our needs and the supplies of resources. Plate tectonics is also integrated throughout the text, as a unifying theme of geology. This edition includes a new chapter on global change as well as more illustrations and photographs.

目次

• Planet Earth
• Minerals
• The Fire Within
• New Rocks from Old
• Geologic Time
• Weathering and Soils
• Mass-Wasting
• Streams and Drainage Systems
• Groundwater
• Glaciers and Glaciation
• Wind Action and Deserts
• The Ocean Margins
• Deformation of Rock
• Earthquakes and the Earth's Interior
• Dynamics of the Crust
• Resources of Energy and Minerals
• The Evolution of Landscapes
• Our Changing Planet.

巻冊次

:pbk ISBN 9780471552246

内容説明

This introductory geology text emphasizes the main themes of plate tectonics, human interaction with the environment, protection from natural disasters and the supply of resources. The edition has been revised and updated to include a new chapter on global change and additional illustrations.

目次

• THE EARTH'S MATERIALS
• Planet Earth
• Minerals
• The Fire Within: Volcanoes and Magmas
• Sediments and Sedimentary Rock
• New Rocks from Old: Metamorphism and Metamorphic Rocks
• Geologic Time
• PROCESSES THAT SHAPE THE EARTH'S SURFACE
• Weathering and Soils
• Mass-Wasting
• Streams and Drainage Systems
• Groundwater
• Glaciers and Glaciation
• Wind Action and Deserts
• The Ocean Margins
• THE EVOLVING EARTH
• Deformation of Rock
• Earthquakes and the Earth's Interior
• Global Tectonics
• Resources of Minerals and Energy
• Beyond Planet Earth
• Our Changing Planet
• Appendices
• Glossary
• Selected References
• Index.

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詳細情報

• NII書誌ID(NCID): BA14195229
• ISBN:
  • 0471531316
  • 0471552240
• LCCN: 91032943
• 出版国コード: us
• タイトル言語コード: eng
• 本文言語コード: eng
• 出版地: New York
• ページ数/冊数: xiv, 570 p.
• 大きさ: 28 cm
• 分類:
  • LCC : QE28.2
  • DC20 : 550
• 件名:
  • LCSH : Physical geology