The Dynamic Earth: An Introduction to Physical GeologyWith authoritative and detailed coverage, Skinner and Porter address all key areas of physical geology, as well as recent events that have shaped our world. The new edition is updated to address the latest in geoscientific research, theory, and knowledge. Emphasis on the unifying themes of physical geology Expands the earth systems science viewpoint of previous editions Introduces readers to remote sensing, global positioning systems, and other tools Exciting, first-hand accounts from the field relate geology to everyday life experiences Includes a GeoDiscoveries CD with an interactive globe, animations, videos, and more |
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a region | 18 |
Meet Planet Earth 2 | 24 |
Our Dynamic Planet | 30 |
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accumulation andesitic anion asthenosphere atmosphere atoms basaltic basin bedrock beneath boundary carbon cause changes Chapter chemical weathering climate composition contain continental crust convection cools core crystal debris deformation deposits depth desert drift Earth system Earth's surface earthquake electrons energy eroded erosion eruption example fault feldspar Figure flow fossil fracture gases geologic geologists glacial glacier groundwater heat ice sheets igneous rocks increases isotopes lake land landscape lava layers lithosphere magma mantle margin mass melting metamorphic rocks midocean ridges million mineral grains motion mountain move North occur oceanic crust oxygen Pacific Pacific Plate particles percent planet plate tectonics pressure processes pyroclastic quartz radioactive regions regolith reservoir result rhyolitic rises River rock cycle sand sea level seafloor seawater sediment sedimentary rock seismic silicate slope soil solid spreading center strata stratovolcanoes stream stress temperature tephra thick tion transform fault uplift valley velocity volcanoes waves wind