Spencer Edgar, James S. Reichard

Environmental Geology

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Produktbeschreibung

Reichard's Environmental Geology emphasizes human interaction with the environment within a geological context. The writing style holds the interest of nonmajor students, and the text brings applications to the forefront so that students feel a connection to the topic.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: McGraw Hill LLC
• New
• Seitenzahl: 544
• Erscheinungstermin: Januar 2010
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 279mm x 242mm x 21mm
• Gewicht: 1343g
• ISBN-13: 9780073046808
• ISBN-10: 0073046809
• Artikelnr.: 26100328

Inhaltsangabe

Part 1 - Fundamentals of Environmental Geology Chapter 1 Humans and the
Geologic Environment Chapter 2 Earth from a Larger Perspective Chapter 3
Earth Materials Chapter 4 Earth's Structure and Plate TectonicsPart 2 -
Hazardous Earth Processes Chapter 5 Earthquakes and Related Hazards Chapter
6 Volcanoes and Related Hazards Chapter 7 Mass Wasting and Related Hazards
Chapter 8 Streams and Flooding Chapter 9 Coastal HazardsPart 3 - Earth
Resources Chapter 10 Soil Resources Chapter 11 Water Resources Chapter 12
Mineral and Rock Resources Chapter 13 Conventional Fossil Fuel Resources
Chapter 14 Alternative Energy ResourcesPart 4 - The Health of Our
Environment Chapter 15 Waste Disposal and Pollution Chapter 16 Global
Climate Change
Appendix A Units and Conversions