Exercises in Physical Geology - Softcover

Hamblin, W. Kenneth; Howard, James

Softcover

ISBN 10: 013144770X ISBN 13: 9780131447707

Publisher: Pearson, 2004

Synopsis

A top-seller for over 35 years with over one million copies sold, this lab manual represents by far the best collection of photos of rocks and mineralsand one of the best compilations of exercisesavailable. Provides exercises using maps, aerial photos, satellite imagery, and other materials. Encompasses all the major geologic processes as well as the identification of rocks and minerals. Features new maps and exciting images in every section of the manual. Expands all introductory discussion sections to provide a more comprehensive foundation. Offers an unrivaled collection of photographs, maps, and illustrations. Is published in anoversize book trim size to provide space for larger illustrations, maps, and photographs. A useful self-study tool for anyone interested in learning more about 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:

Contains the best collection of photos of rocks and minerals, and the most superior compilation of exercises available. With exercises using maps, aerial photos, satellite imagery, and other materials, this book provides exercises that encompass all the major geologic processes as well as the identification of rocks and minerals. Includes new computer generated shaded relief maps, new Landsat images and aerial photographs, and a series of new recently released images of the seafloor Covers divergent, transform, and convergent plate boundaries, as well as hotspots and mantle plumes.

About this edition

• Publisher: Pearson
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 013144770X
• ISBN 13: 9780131447707
• Binding: Spiral-bound
• Number of pages: 304