Atlas of geology and landforms

Summary: Provides an introduction to the study of geology; explains how Earth fits into the solar system; discusses how activity within the planet creates movement on the surface, such as occurs with earthquakes and volcanoes; considers the impact of weather cycles on Earth; and looks at how human activities affect the planet.

Item details

ISBN: 053111774X
ISBN: 9780531117743
Physical Description: print
96 p. : col. ill., col. maps ; 29 cm.
Publisher: New York : Franklin Watts, [2001]

Contents / Notes

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Formatted Contents Note:

Introduction to geology -- Earth in our universe: Earth and the solar system -- Earth's formation -- Earth today -- Life on the earth -- Inside earth: Moving continents -- Earth's changing suface -- Effects of plate movement -- Earthquakes -- Earthquake damage -- Volcanoes -- Volcanic forms -- Volcanoes of the world -- Mountain building -- Peaks and valleys -- Rocks -- Sedimentary rocks -- Igneous and metamorphic rocks -- Minerals -- Crystals -- Fossils -- Learning from fossils -- On the surface: Weathering and erosion -- Soil and landscapes -- Deserts -- Ice -- Rivers -- Lakes -- Caves -- Coastlines -- Changing coasts -- Oceans of the world -- Ocean floor -- Islands -- Natural resources: Mapping the world -- Mining -- Coal -- Oil and gas -- Metals -- Stones for building and decorating -- Gemstones -- Organic gems -- Glossary -- Index.

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