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Physical Geology
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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Mục lục· 59 mục
- 01: Earths Origin and an Introduction to Topographic Maps
- 1.01: Introduction
- 1.02: Assignment- Topographic Maps
- 1.03: Discussion 1- Introduce Yourself
- 02: Earths Interior
- 2.01: Introduction
- 2.02: Assignment- Exploring Earths layers and seismic-wave travel times
- 03: Plate Tectonics
- 3.01: Introduction
- 3.02: Assignment- Using Google Earth to Visualize Plate Boundaries
- 3.03: Discussion 2- Plate Tectonics
- 04: Minerals
- 4.01: Introduction
- 4.02: PCC Rock and Mineral Guide (optional)
- 05: Igneous Rocks
- 5.01: Introduction
- 5.02: Igneous Rock Identification
- 5.03: Assignment- Igneous Rock Lab
- 5.04: PCC Rock and Mineral Guide (optional)
- 06: Volcanism
- 6.01: Introduction
- 6.02: Assignment- Exploring Volcanic Features of the United States
- 6.03: Discussion 3- Current Events in Geology
- 07: Weathering Erosion and Sedimentary Rocks
- 7.01: Introduction
- 7.02: Sedimentary Rock Identification
- 7.03: Assignment- Sedimentary Rock Lab
- 7.04: PCC Rock and Mineral Guide (optional)
- 08: Metamorphism and Metamorphic Rock
- 8.01: Introduction
- 8.02: Metamorphic Rock Identification
- 8.03: Assignment- Metamorphic Rock Lab
- 09: Geologic Time
- 9.01: Introduction
- 9.02: Assignment- Relative Dating and Cross Cutting Relationships
- 10: Earthquakes
- 10.01: Introduction
- 10.02: Discussion 4- Current Events in Geology
- 11: Structural Geology
- 11.01: Introduction
- 11.02: Assignment- Identifying Structural Features in a Geological Landscape
- 12: Streams and Floods
- 12.01: Introduction
- 12.02: Assignment- Calculating and Assessing Flood Recurrence Intervals
- 13: Groundwater
- 13.01: Introduction
- 13.02: Assignment- Design Your Own Fieldtrip
- 14: Mass Wasting and Glaciers
- 14.01: Introduction
- 14.02: Assignment- A Virtual Field Trip Guide to Exploring the Volcanic History and Evidence of Mass Wasting at Sentinel Peak Tucson Arizona
- 14.03: Discussion- Climate Change
- 15: Climate Change
- 15.01: Introduction
- 15.02: Assignment- Changes in Extent of Sea Ice at the Poles
- 15.03: Exam 3 Information (Final Exam)
- 16: Geologic History of North America
- 16.01: Introduction
- 16.02: Physiograhic Provinces of the United States of America
- 16.03: Assignment- Making North America