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For all introductory physical geology courses. Learning Objective-driven textbook, using augmented reality to bring geology to life With its strong readability and engaging, instructive illustrations, this trusted bestseller returns with a hybrid and streamlined focus on core principles. Earth: An Introduction to Physical Geology maintains a learning objective-driven approach throughout each chapter: The text provides students with a structured learning path, tied to learning objectives with opportunities for students to demonstrate their understanding at the end of each section. The authors’ emphasis on currency and relevance includes the latest thinking in the field, particularly in the dynamic area of plate tectonics. The full text downloaded to your computer With eBooks you can: search for key concepts, words and phrases make highlights and notes as you study share your notes with friends eBooks are downloaded to your computer and accessible either offline through the Bookshelf (available as a free download), available online and also via the iPad and Android apps. Upon purchase, you'll gain instant access to this eBook. Time limit The eBooks products do not have an expiry date. You will continue to access your digital ebook products whilst you have your Bookshelf installed.

Earth: An Introduction to Physical Geology, Global Edition

• Dedication


• Brief Contents


• Table of Contents


• Smart Figures


• Preface


• Chapter 1: An Introduction to Geology


• 1.1: Geology: The Science of Earth


• Physical and Historical Geology


• Geology, People, and the Environment


• Geo Graphics 1.1: World Population Passes 7 Billion


• 1.2: The Development of Geology


• Catastrophism


• The Birth of Modern Geology


• Geology Today


• The Magnitude of Geologic Time


• 1.3: The Nature of Scientific Inquiry


• Hypothesis


• Theory


• Scientific Methods


• Plate Tectonics and Scientific Inquiry


• 1.4: Earth as a System


• Earth?s Spheres


• Earth System Science


• The Earth System


• 1.5: Origin and Early Evolution of Earth


• Origin of Our Solar System


• Geo Graphics 1.2: Solar System: Size and Scale


• Formation of Earth?s Layered Structure


• 1.6: Earth?s Internal Structure


• Earth?s Crust


• Earth?s Mantle


• Earth?s Core


• 1.7: Rocks and the Rock Cycle


• The Basic Cycle


• Alternative Paths


• 1.8: The Face of Earth


• Major Features of the Ocean Floor


• Major Features of the Continents


• Concepts in Review


• Chapter 2: Plate Tectonics: A Scientific Revolution Unfolds


• 2.1: From Continental Drift to Plate Tectonics


• 2.2: Continental Drift: An Idea Before Its Time


• Evidence: The Continental Jigsaw Puzzle


• Evidence: Fossils Matching Across the Seas


• Evidence: Rock Types and Geologic Features


• Evidence: Ancient Climates


• 2.3: The Great Debate


• Rejection of the Drift Hypothesis


• 2.4: The Theory of Plate Tectonic