CliffsQuickReview Physical Geology

分类: 图书,进口原版,Professional & Technical(专业与技术类),
品牌: Mark J. Crawford
基本信息出版社:Cliffs Notes; 1 (1998年6月6日)丛书名:Cliffs Quick Review平装:260页正文语种:英语ISBN:0822053357条形码:9780822053354商品尺寸:14 x 1.5 x 21.6 cm商品重量:318 g品牌:Cliffs NotesASIN:0822053357商品描述内容简介CliffsQuickReview course guides cover the essentials of your toughest classes. Get a firm grip on core concepts and key material, and test your newfound knowledge with review questions.Whether you're new to rocks and minerals or just brushing up on a favorite old subject, CliffsQuickReview Physical Geology can help. This guide not only helps you understand how glaciation, running water, weathering, and erosion have formed the landscapes we see today, but as you work your way through this guide, you'll find out aboutThe earth's componentsGeologic structuresIgneous rocksSedimentary rocksMetamorphic rocksCliffsQuickReview Physical Geology is an invaluable reference for those who want to understand complex processes deep inside the earth like plate tectonics, volcanic activity, and mountain-building. Here are just a few of the things you'll learn about:The earth's originShorelinesDeserts and windsThe ocean floorEarthquakesWith titles available for all the most popular high school and college courses, CliffsQuickReview guides are a comprehensive resource that can help you get the best possible grades.目录Introduction.
The Earth's Components.
Igneous Rocks.
Sedimentary Rocks.
Metamorphic Rocks.
Geologic Structures.
Weathering and Erosion.
Mass Wasting.
Running Water.
Glaciers and Glaciation.
Groundwater.
The Shorelines.
Deserts and Winds.
Earthquakes.
Inside the Earth.
The Ocean Floor.
Plate Tectonics.
Mountain-Building.
Geologic Time.
Earth Resources We Depend On.
Our Solar System.
Glossary.