Physical Geology

by Anne Huth

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The Earth is an active planet shaped by dynamic forces. Such forces can build mountains and crumple and fold rocks. As rocks respond to these forces, they undergo deformation, which results in changes in shape and/or volume of the rocks. The resulting features are termed geologic structures. This deformation can produce dramatic and beautiful scenery, as evidenced in the figure of above, which shows the deformation of originally horizontal rock layers.

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Geosciences, Geography (Physical)
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  1. Front Matter
  2. TitlePage
  3. InfoPage
  4. Table of Contents
  5. Licensing
  6. 1: Earth’s Origin, and an Introduction to Topographic Maps
  7. 1.1: Introduction
  8. 1.2: Assignment- Topographic Maps
  9. 1.3: Discussion 1- Introduce Yourself
  10. 2: Earth’s Interior
  11. 2.1: Introduction
  12. 2.2: Assignment- Exploring Earth’s layers and seismic-wave travel times
  13. 3: Plate Tectonics
  14. 3.1: Introduction
  15. 3.2: Assignment- Using Google Earth to Visualize Plate Boundaries
  16. 3.3: Discussion 2- Plate Tectonics
  17. 4: Minerals
  18. 4.1: Introduction
  19. 4.2: PCC Rock and Mineral Guide (optional)
  20. 5: Igneous Rocks
  21. 5.1: Introduction
  22. 5.2: Igneous Rock Identification
  23. 5.3: Assignment- Igneous Rock Lab
  24. 5.4: PCC Rock and Mineral Guide (optional)
  25. 6: Volcanism
  26. 6.1: Introduction
  27. 6.2: Assignment- Exploring Volcanic Features of the United States
  28. 6.3: Discussion 3- Current Events in Geology
  29. 7: Weathering, Erosion, and Sedimentary Rocks
  30. 7.1: Introduction
  31. 7.2: Sedimentary Rock Identification
  32. 7.3: Assignment- Sedimentary Rock Lab
  33. 7.4: PCC Rock and Mineral Guide (optional)
  34. 8: Metamorphism and Metamorphic Rock
  35. 8.1: Introduction
  36. 8.2: Metamorphic Rock Identification
  37. 8.3: Assignment- Metamorphic Rock Lab
  38. 9: Geologic Time
  39. 9.1: Introduction
  40. 9.2: Assignment- Relative Dating and Cross Cutting Relationships
  41. 10: Earthquakes
  42. 10.1: Introduction
  43. 10.2: Discussion 4- Current Events in Geology
  44. 11: Structural Geology
  45. 11.1: Introduction
  46. 11.2: Assignment- Identifying Structural Features in a Geological Landscape
  47. 12: Streams and Floods
  48. 12.1: Introduction
  49. 12.2: Assignment- Calculating and Assessing Flood Recurrence Intervals
  50. 13: Groundwater
  51. 13.1: Introduction
  52. 13.2: Assignment- Design Your Own Fieldtrip
  53. 14: Mass Wasting and Glaciers
  54. 14.1: Introduction
  55. 14.2: Assignment- A Virtual Field Trip Guide to Exploring the Volcanic History and Evidence of Mass Wasting at Sentinel Peak, Tucson, Arizona
  56. 14.3: Discussion- Climate Change
  57. 15: Climate Change
  58. 15.1: Introduction
  59. 15.2: Assignment- Changes in Extent of Sea Ice at the Poles
  60. 15.3: Exam 3 Information (Final Exam)
  61. 16: Geologic History of North America
  62. 16.1: Introduction
  63. 16.2: Physiograhic Provinces of the United States of America
  64. 16.3: Assignment- Making North America
  65. Back Matter
  66. Index
  67. Glossary
  68. Detailed Licensing