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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.

Geography (Physical)Geosciences
Author
Anne Huth
Publisher
Achieving the Dream
Source
LibreTexts
License
CC BY
Language
EN
Category
Basic Sciences
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Contents· 59 sections
  1. 01: Earths Origin and an Introduction to Topographic Maps
  2. 1.01: Introduction
  3. 1.02: Assignment- Topographic Maps
  4. 1.03: Discussion 1- Introduce Yourself
  5. 02: Earths Interior
  6. 2.01: Introduction
  7. 2.02: Assignment- Exploring Earths layers and seismic-wave travel times
  8. 03: Plate Tectonics
  9. 3.01: Introduction
  10. 3.02: Assignment- Using Google Earth to Visualize Plate Boundaries
  11. 3.03: Discussion 2- Plate Tectonics
  12. 04: Minerals
  13. 4.01: Introduction
  14. 4.02: PCC Rock and Mineral Guide (optional)
  15. 05: Igneous Rocks
  16. 5.01: Introduction
  17. 5.02: Igneous Rock Identification
  18. 5.03: Assignment- Igneous Rock Lab
  19. 5.04: PCC Rock and Mineral Guide (optional)
  20. 06: Volcanism
  21. 6.01: Introduction
  22. 6.02: Assignment- Exploring Volcanic Features of the United States
  23. 6.03: Discussion 3- Current Events in Geology
  24. 07: Weathering Erosion and Sedimentary Rocks
  25. 7.01: Introduction
  26. 7.02: Sedimentary Rock Identification
  27. 7.03: Assignment- Sedimentary Rock Lab
  28. 7.04: PCC Rock and Mineral Guide (optional)
  29. 08: Metamorphism and Metamorphic Rock
  30. 8.01: Introduction
  31. 8.02: Metamorphic Rock Identification
  32. 8.03: Assignment- Metamorphic Rock Lab
  33. 09: Geologic Time
  34. 9.01: Introduction
  35. 9.02: Assignment- Relative Dating and Cross Cutting Relationships
  36. 10: Earthquakes
  37. 10.01: Introduction
  38. 10.02: Discussion 4- Current Events in Geology
  39. 11: Structural Geology
  40. 11.01: Introduction
  41. 11.02: Assignment- Identifying Structural Features in a Geological Landscape
  42. 12: Streams and Floods
  43. 12.01: Introduction
  44. 12.02: Assignment- Calculating and Assessing Flood Recurrence Intervals
  45. 13: Groundwater
  46. 13.01: Introduction
  47. 13.02: Assignment- Design Your Own Fieldtrip
  48. 14: Mass Wasting and Glaciers
  49. 14.01: Introduction
  50. 14.02: Assignment- A Virtual Field Trip Guide to Exploring the Volcanic History and Evidence of Mass Wasting at Sentinel Peak Tucson Arizona
  51. 14.03: Discussion- Climate Change
  52. 15: Climate Change
  53. 15.01: Introduction
  54. 15.02: Assignment- Changes in Extent of Sea Ice at the Poles
  55. 15.03: Exam 3 Information (Final Exam)
  56. 16: Geologic History of North America
  57. 16.01: Introduction
  58. 16.02: Physiograhic Provinces of the United States of America
  59. 16.03: Assignment- Making North America