Test Bank The Essential Earth 2rd Edition by Thomas H. Jordan
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Test Bank The Essential Earth 2rd Edition by Thomas H. Jordan
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Test Bank The Essential Earth 2rd Edition by Thomas H. Jordan
The Essential Earth introduces students to the basic principles of geology with an emphasis on the scientific process and human interaction with Earths systems. This edition addresses contemporary issues such as global climate change and natural hazards, integrating active learning through Google Earth projects and visual literacy tasks.
ISBN-10: 1429255242, ISBN-13: 978-1429255240
Thomas H. Jordan, John Grotzinger
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Why We Study Earth
Chapter 2: How We Study Earth
Chapter 3: Plate Tectonics: The Unifying Theory of Geology
Chapter 4: Earth Materials: Minerals and Rocks
Chapter 5: Igneous Processes and Volcanism
Chapter 6: Sedimentation: Rocks Formed by Surface Processes
Chapter 7: Deformation and Metamorphism
Chapter 8: Timing the Geologic Record
Chapter 9: History of Earth
Chapter 10: The Climate System and Glaciation
Chapter 11: The Hydrologic Cycle and Groundwater
Chapter 12: Shaping Earth’s Surface: Streams, Coastlines, and Wind
Chapter 13: Earthquakes and Earth Structure
Chapter 14: Human Impact on Earth’s Environment