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An Introduction To Geology

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An Introduction To Geology

Geosciences
Author
Kelly Ruppert
Publisher
Coastline College
Source
LibreTexts
Language
EN
Category
Basic Sciences
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Contents· 83 sections
  1. 01: Understanding Science
  2. 1.01: What is Science
  3. 1.02: The Scientific Method
  4. 1.03: The Study of Geology
  5. 02: Plate Tectonics
  6. 2.01: Alfred Wegeners Continental Drift Hypothesis
  7. 2.02: Layers of the Earth
  8. 2.03: Convergent Boundaries
  9. 2.04: Divergent Boundaries
  10. 2.05: Transform Boudaries
  11. 2.06: Hotspots
  12. 03: Minerals
  13. 3.01: Chemistry of Minerals
  14. 3.02: Formation of Minerals
  15. 3.03: Silicate Minerals
  16. 3.04: Non-Silicate Minerals
  17. 3.05: Identifying Minerals
  18. 04: Igneous Processes and Volcanoes
  19. 4.01: Classification of Igneous Rocks
  20. 4.02: Bowens Reaction Series
  21. 4.03: Magma Generation
  22. 4.04: Partial Melting and Crystallization
  23. 4.05: Volcanism
  24. 05: Weathering Erosion and Sedimentary Rocks
  25. 5.01: Weathering Erosion and Soil
  26. 5.02: Sedimentary Rocks
  27. 5.03: Sedimentary Structures
  28. 5.04: Depositional Environments
  29. 06: Metamorphic Rocks
  30. 6.01: Metamorphic Processes
  31. 6.02: Metamorphic Textures
  32. 6.03: Metamorphic Grade
  33. 6.04: Metamorphic Environments
  34. 07: Geologic Time
  35. 7.01: Relative Dating
  36. 7.02: Absolute Dating
  37. 7.03: Fossils
  38. 7.04: Correlation and the Geologic Time Scale
  39. 08: Crustal Deformation and Earthquakes
  40. 8.01: Stress and Strain
  41. 8.02: Deformation
  42. 8.03: Geological Maps
  43. 8.04: Folds
  44. 8.05: Faults
  45. 8.06: Earthquake Essentials
  46. 8.07: Measuring Earthquakes
  47. 8.08: Earthquake Risk
  48. 09: Mass Wasting
  49. 9.01: Slope Strength
  50. 9.02: Mass-Wasting Triggers and Mitigation
  51. 9.03: Landslide Classification and Identification
  52. 9.04: Examples of Landslides
  53. 10: Water
  54. 10.01: Properties of Water
  55. 10.02: Water Cycle
  56. 10.03: Water Basin and Budgets
  57. 10.04: Water Use and Distribution
  58. 10.05: Water Law
  59. 10.06: Surface Water
  60. 10.07: Groundwater
  61. 10.08: Karst
  62. 10.09: Water Contamination
  63. 11: Glaciers
  64. 11.01: Types of Glaciers
  65. 11.02: Glacier Formation and Movement
  66. 11.03: Glacial Budget
  67. 11.04: Glacial Landforms
  68. 11.05: Ice Age Glaciations
  69. 12: Coastlines
  70. 12.01: Waves and Wave Processes
  71. 12.02: Shoreline Features
  72. 12.03: Current and Tides
  73. 13: Deserts
  74. 13.01: Prelude to Deserts
  75. 13.02: The Origin of Deserts
  76. 13.03: Desert Weathering and Erosion
  77. 13.04: Desert Landforms
  78. 13.05: The Great Basin and the Basin and Range
  79. 14: Energy and Mineral Resources
  80. 14.01: Prelude to Energy and Mineral Resources
  81. 14.02: Mining
  82. 14.03: Fossil Fuels
  83. 14.04: Mineral Resources