| Main Title |
The Geology Companion : Essentials for Understanding the Earth / |
| Type |
EBOOK |
| Author |
Prost, Gary,
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| Other Authors |
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| Publisher |
Taylor and Francis, |
| Year Published |
2017 |
| Call Number |
QE26.3P767 2017 |
| ISBN |
9781315152929; 1315152924; 9781498756099; 1498756093; 9781351639439; 1351639439; 9781498756082; 1498756085 |
| Subjects |
SCIENCE--Earth Sciences--Geology ;
SCIENCE--Environmental Science ;
Mineralogy ;
Rocks--Collection and preservation ;
Minerals--Collection and preservation
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| Internet Access |
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| Edition |
First edition. |
| Collation |
1 online resource : text file, PDF |
| Notes |
OCLC-licensed vendor bibliographic record.
Due to license restrictions, this resource is available to EPA employees and authorized contractors only |
| Contents Notes |
"The purpose of this book is to provide an accessible introduction to geosciences for a wide range of students and lay persons. This is a practical book for those who want to understand the earth, without the need to become scientific experts. It will provide readers with a quick, basic grounding in the principles and science, and explain how to apply the information in a practical way. The Geology Companion is both a reference and a guide to understanding the earth and its geologic processes, and how they affect people in their daily lives."--Provided by publisher. Chapter 1 Introduction -- chapter 2 Minerals -- chapter 3 Rocks -- chapter 4 Geologic Principles -- chapter 5 Deep Time -- chapter 6 Earth History -- chapter 7 Fossils -- chapter 8 Evolution -- chapter 9 The Changing Face of the Earth{u2014}Structure of the Earth, Plate Tectonics, and Mountain Building -- chapter 10 The Changing Face of the Earth{u2014}Weathering, Erosion, and Deposition -- chapter 11 Maps -- chapter 12 Acts of God? Earthquakes, Volcanoes, and Other Natural Disasters -- chapter 13 Groundwater -- chapter 14 Oceans -- chapter 15 Mineral Resources -- chapter 16 Black Gold (Texas Tea) -- chapter 17 Climate Change -- chapter 18 So You Want to Be a Geologist. |
| Place Published |
London |
| PUB Date Free Form |
2017 |
| BIB Level |
m |
| Medium |
computer |
| Content |
text |
| Carrier |
online resource |
| Cataloging Source |
RDA |
| OCLC Time Stamp |
20190225021547 |
| Language |
eng |
| Origin |
CRCPRESS |
| Type |
EBOOK |
| OCLC Rec Leader |
03365cam a2200565Mi 45 |
