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Physical Geology, 16th edition, is the latest refinement of a classic introductory text that has helped countless students learn basic physical geology concepts for over 25 years. Students taking introductory physical geology to fulfill a science elective, as well as those contemplating a career in geology, will appreciate the accessible writing style and depth of coverage in Physical Geology. Hundreds of carefully rendered illustrations and accompanying photographs correlate perfectly with the chapter descriptions to help readers quickly grasp new geologic concepts. Numerous chapter learning tools and a website further assist students in their study of physical geology. <br/><br/>Chapter 1: Introducing Geology, the Essentials of Plate Tectonics, and Other Important Concepts<br/>Chapter 2: Atoms, Elements and Minerals<br/>Chapter 3: Igneous Rocks, the Origin and Evolution of Magma, and Intrusive Activity<br/>Chapter 4: Volcanism and Extrusive Rocks <br/>Chapter 5: Weathering and Soil<br/>Chapter 6: Sediment and Sedimentary Rocks<br/>Chapter 7: Metamorphism and Metamorphic Rocks<br/>Chapter 8: Time and Geology<br/>Chapter 9: Mass Wasting<br/>Chapter 10: Streams and Floods<br/>Chapter 11: Ground Water<br/>Chapter 12: Glaciers and Glaciation<br/>Chapter 13: Deserts and Wind Action<br/>Chapter 14: Waves, Beaches, and Coasts<br/>Chapter 15: Geologic Structures<br/>Chapter 16: Earthquakes<br/>Chapter 17: Earth’s Interior and Geophysical Properties<br/>Chapter 18: The Sea Floor<br/>Chapter 19: Plate Tectonics—The Unifying Theory<br/>Chapter 20: Mountain Belts and the Continental Crust<br/>Chapter 21: Global Climate Change<br/>Chapter 22: Resources<br/>Chapter 23: The Earth’s Companions<br/>Appendix A: Identification of Minerals<br/>Appendix B: Identification of Rocks<br/>Appendix C: The Elements Most Significant to Geology<br/>Appendix D: Periodic Table of Elements<br/>Appendix E: Selected Conversion Factors<br/>Appendix F: Rock Symbols<br/>Appendix G: Commonly Used Prefixes, Suffixes, and Roots |