Physical Geology 15th ed 2016 Plummer + Carlson torrent

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TITLE: Physical Geology, 15th edition (2016)
AUTHOR: Charles C. Plummer, Diane H. Carlson, Lisa Hammersley
ISBN-13: 9780078096105
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FILE SPECS: true PDF, logical page numbers as in the print version, bookmarks,
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DESCRIPTION: "Physical Geology", 15th edition, is the latest refinement of a classic introductory text that has helped countless students learn basic physical geology concepts for over 25 years. Students taking introductory physical geology to fulfill a science elective, as well as those contemplating a career in geology, will appreciate the accessible writing style and depth of coverage in "Physical Geology". Hundreds of carefully rendered illustrations and accompanying photographs correlate perfectly with the chapter descriptions to help readers quickly grasp new geologic concepts. Numerous chapter learning tools and a website further assist students in their study of physical geology.

BRIEF CONTENTS:
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1. Introducing Geology, the Essentials of Plate Tectonics, and Other Important
Concepts
2. Atoms, Elements, and Minerals
3. Igneous Rocks, the Origin and Evolution of Magma, and Intrusive Activity
4. Volcanism and Extrusive Rocks
5. Weathering and Soil
6. Sediment and Sedimentary Rocks
7. Metamorphism and Metamorphic Rocks
8. Time and Geology
9. Mass Wasting
10. Streams and Floods
11. Groundwater
12. Glaciers and Glaciation
13. Deserts and Wind Action
14. Waves, Beaches, and Coasts
15. Geologic Structures
16. Earthquakes
17. Earth’s Interior and Geophysical Properties
18. The Sea Floor
19. Plate Tectonics - The Unifying Theory
20. Mountain Belts and the Continental Crust
21. Global Climate Change
22. Resources
23. The Earth’s Companions
appendixes
glossary
index