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Physical Geology
- Author
- Lumen Learning
- Publisher
- LibreTexts
- Source
- LibreTexts
- Language
- EN
- Category
- Basic Sciences
Contents· 59 sections
- 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