Laboratory Manual in Physical GeologyRichard M. Busch Lab manual placing great emphasis on student understanding of the earth as a complex, evolving system having interacting processes and cycles of change; designed for the introductory course (lab component) in physical geology. Practical consistent exercise format, concise background information, 15 exercises, and full-color illustrations. |
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... horizontal sheets ( Fig- ures 5.1 , 5.2 , 5.3 ) . Strata less than 1 cm thick are Side view FIGURE 5.1 Horizontal stratification . Schematic vertical profile ( cutaway side view ) of a deposit of horizontal strata . Side view FIGURE 5.2 ...
... horizontal sheets ( Fig- ures 5.1 , 5.2 , 5.3 ) . Strata less than 1 cm thick are Side view FIGURE 5.1 Horizontal stratification . Schematic vertical profile ( cutaway side view ) of a deposit of horizontal strata . Side view FIGURE 5.2 ...
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... horizontal line on this sheet represents a constant elevation , and therefore corresponds to a contour line . The total number of horizontal lines that you need , and their elevations , depends on the total relief along the line of ...
... horizontal line on this sheet represents a constant elevation , and therefore corresponds to a contour line . The total number of horizontal lines that you need , and their elevations , depends on the total relief along the line of ...
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... horizontal Unit 2 , horizontal ; coal seam at 1950 Well B 1800-1350 Unit 4 , horizontal 2300-2100 Unit 1 , horizontal 1350-1000 Unit 5 , horizontal 2100-1980 Unit 2 , horizontal 1000-750 Unit 6 , horizontal 1980-1650 1650 1650-1350 1350 ...
... horizontal Unit 2 , horizontal ; coal seam at 1950 Well B 1800-1350 Unit 4 , horizontal 2300-2100 Unit 1 , horizontal 1350-1000 Unit 5 , horizontal 2100-1980 Unit 2 , horizontal 1000-750 Unit 6 , horizontal 1980-1650 1650 1650-1350 1350 ...
Contents
EXERCISE ONE EXERCISE SEVEN | 100 |
Mineral Properties Uses and EXERCISE EIGHT | 121 |
EXERCISE THREE | 134 |
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