Exercises in Physical Geology (11th Edition) - Softcover

Hamblin, W. Kenneth; Howard, James D.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0130620904 ISBN 13: 9780130620903

Publisher: Pearson College Div, 2001

Synopsis

A top-seller for 35 years running, with over one million copies sold, this lab manual represents by far the best collection of photos of rocks, and minerals, and one of the best compilations of exercises available. Exercises using maps, aerial photos, satellite imagery, and other materials encompass all the major geologic processes as well as the identification of rocks and minerals. Topics include: Minerals and Crystal Growth; Mineral Identification; Igneous Rocks; Sedimentary Rocks; Metamorphic Rocks; Geologic Time—Relative Dating; Maps and Aerial Photos; Landforms of the United States; Stream Erosion and Deposition; Mass Movement; Groundwater; Valley Glaciation; Continental Glaciation; Shoreline Processes; Eolian Processes; Structural Geology; Seismology; Plate Tectonics; Divergent Plate Boundaries; Transform Plate Boundaries; Convergent Boundaries; Plumes and Hotspots; Planetary Geology.

About this title

From the Publisher

The top-seller for thirty years running with over one million copies sold, this lab manual represents by far the best collection of photos of rocks and minerals, and far and away the most superior compilation of exercises available. With exercises using maps, aerial photos, satellite imagery and other materials, the ninth edition of this classic provides exercises that encompass all the major geologic processes as well as the identification of rocks and minerals.

From the Back Cover

• NEW—Photos and Maps from the USGS: EROS Data Center in Sioux Falls-These photos and maps are hand-selected by Ken Hamblin to show the best and most up-to-date evidence of geologic process.
• Unrivaled collection of photographs, maps, and illustrations-Reinforces the material and brings it to life. All visuals are printed on glossy paper with 200 line screen to provide the absolute best, highest resolution reproductions possible.
• NEW—Instructor support: Slides and Transparencies—A collection of 100 pieces of art from the text, including many of the maps.
• Short, concise exercises designed for you to pick and choose, in a unique organization.

Edition details

• Publisher: Pearson College Div
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 0130620904
• ISBN 13: 9780130620903
• Binding: Spiral-bound
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 256