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Were you looking for the book with access to MasteringGeology? This product is the book alone, and does NOT come with access to MasteringGeology. Buy the book and access card package to save money on this resource. With its strong focus on readability and engaging, instructive illustrations, this trusted bestseller returns in a new edition with a bold new look, new contributor Callan Bentley, interactive SmartFigures, and a highly anticipated learning path that facilitates active learning. Earth: An Introduction to Physical Geology, 11/e maintains its highly visual, non-technical survey and up-to-date coverage of foundational physical geology principles. The authors' emphasis on currency and relevance includes the latest thinking in the field, particularly in the dynamic area of plate tectonics.

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Author:   Edward J. Tarbuck ,  Frederick K Lutgens ,  Dennis G. Tasa
Publisher:   Pearson Education Limited
Imprint:   Pearson Education Limited
Edition:   11th edition
Dimensions:   Width: 21.60cm , Height: 3.30cm , Length: 27.60cm
Weight:   1.882kg
ISBN:  

9781292020945

ISBN 10:   1292020946
Pages:   888
Publication Date:   26 July 2013
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Replaced By:   9781292161839
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

1. An Introduction to Geology2. Plate Tectonics: A Scientific Revolution Unfolds3. Matter and Minerals4. Magma, Igneous Rocks, and Intrusive Activity5. Volcanoes and Volcanic Hazards6. Weathering and Soil7. Sedimentary Rocks8. Metamorphism and Metamorphic Rocks9. Geologic Time10. Crustal Deformation11. Earthquakes and Earthquake Hazards12. Earth's Interior13. Divergent Boundaries: Origin and Evolution of the Ocean Floor14. Convergent Boundaries: Origin of Mountains15. Mass Wasting: The Work of Gravity16. Running Water17. Groundwater18. Deserts and Winds19. Glaciers and Glaciation20. Shorelines21. Global Climate Change22. Earth's Evolution through Geologic Time23. Energy and Mineral Resources

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