Physical Geology,
1st Edition

1. Understanding Earth: A Dynamic and Evolving Planet
2. Plate Tectonics: A Unifying Theory
3. Minerals: The Building Blocks of Rocks
4. Igneous Rocks and Intrusive Igneous Activity
5. Volcanoes and Volcanism
6. Weathering, Erosion, and Soil
7. Sediment and Sedimentary Rocks
8. Metamorphism and Metamorphic Rocks
9. Earthquakes
10. Earth’s Interior
11. Deformation, Mountain Building, and the Continents
12. Mass Wasting
13. Running Water
14. Groundwater
15. Glaciers and Glaciation
16. The Work of Wind and Deserts
17. Oceans, Shorelines, and Shoreline Processes
18. Geologic Time: Concepts and Principles

• Reed Wicander

  Reed Wicander is Professor Emeritus of Geology at Central Michigan University, where he taught Physical Geology, Historical Geology, Prehistoric Life, and Invertebrate Paleontology. Currently, he is an Adjunct Professor in the School of Earth and Environmental Sciences at The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia. Dr. Wicander earned his B.S. degree in geology from San Diego State University and his Ph.D. from UCLA. His main research focuses on various aspects of Paleozoic palynology, specifically the study of acritarchs, a group of organic-walled microphytoplankton, on which he has published many papers. In addition, he has co-authored numerous geology textbooks with James S. Monroe. He is a past president of the American Association of Stratigraphic Palynologists – The Palynological Society and the Commission Internationale de la Microflore du Paléozoïque, as well as a former councilor of the International Federation of Palynological Societies.

• James S. Monroe

  James S. Monroe is Professor Emeritus of Geology at Central Michigan University, where he taught Physical Geology, Historical Geology, Prehistoric Life, and Stratigraphy and Sedimentology, and served as chair of the Geology Department. Dr. Monroe earned his Ph.D. from the University of Montana. He has coauthored numerous geology textbooks with Reed Wicander and has interests in Cenozoic geology and geologic education. He now lives in Chico, California where he remains active in geology by teaching courses to large groups of retirees.

• MindTap is the digital learning solution that powers students from memorization to mastery. Rich in multimedia, MindTap includes a variety of assessment opportunities, and media-rich learning tools such as powerful concept animations, videos, research projects, ArcGIS Map Analysis activities, Virtual Field Trips, and more.

• Virtual Field Trips, included in MindTap, take students beyond the classroom to some of the most iconic geological locations through an immersive, interactive experience and include an array of media including video, high-quality visualizations and images, and Gigapan photography that allows students to zoom to a location up close – often closer than if they were physically there. Yosemite National Park, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Capitol Reef National Park, Death Valley National Park, and the Grand Canyon are among the locations that students will travel to, virtually.

• GEOLOGY IN THE SPOTLIGHT highlights important current geologic research and topics that relate to the world today, such as Rare-Earth Elements and Critical Minerals as Geopolitical Weapons, Gold: A Valuable and Economically Important Precious Metal, Soil Loss and its Consequences, Glaciers and Global Warming, Windmills and Wind Power, and The San Andreas Fault – When is the Next Big One? to name a few.

• The Learning Objectives focus on the important concepts discussed in the chapter. They are designed to develop critical thinking skills and ensure that the student has an understanding of the topics covered and is not just memorizing facts.

• The chapter text has been written to clarify concepts, emphasize the understanding of the underlying principles and processes, thus reinforcing the Learning Objectives, and making the material more exploratory.

• High-resolution photos were chosen to demonstrate the visual nature of geology. Many of the photos are of recent geologic events, thus adding to the currency and relevance, as well as reinforcing the global nature of geology. Each chapter opens with a bold and dramatic photo that sets the stage and provides a portal into the chapter topics.

• Figure and table data reflect the most current available published source information by internationally recognized and reputable institutions such as the United States Geological Survey, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, as well as various United Nations organizations.

• A number of the figures contain ‘Critical Thinking Questions’ designed so that the student has to apply or analyze the material illustrated in the figure.

• The end-of-chapter material features a Key Concepts Review, a list of the Important Terms in the chapter, five multiple-choice and five short-answer questions, as well as a ‘What Would You Do’ question that is open-ended and designed to apply the material learned to a real-life situation.

• Figure and table data are based on the most current available published source information.

• The end-of-chapter material features a Key Concepts Review, a list of the Important Terms in the chapter, five multiple-choice and five short-answer questions, as well as a ‘What Would You Do’ question that is open-ended and designed to apply the material learned to a real-life situation.

• Figure and table data are based on the most current available published source information.

• The end-of-chapter material features a Key Concepts Review, a list of the Important Terms in the chapter, five multiple-choice and five short-answer questions, as well as a ‘What Would You Do’ question that is open-ended and designed to apply the material learned to a real-life situation.

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