CliffsQuickReview Physical Geology

Mark J Crawford
Houghton Mifflin
 9780822053354
0-8220-5335-7

CliffsQuickReview course guides cover the essentials of your toughest classes. Get a firm grip on core concepts and key material, and test your newfound knowledge with review questions.Whether you're new.

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to rocks and minerals or just brushing up on a favorite old subject, CliffsQuickReview Physical Geology can help. This guide not only helps you understand how glaciation, running water, weathering, and erosion have formed the landscapes we see today, but as you work your way through this guide, you'll find out aboutThe earth's componentsGeologic structuresIgneous rocksSedimentary rocksMetamorphic rocksCliffsQuickReview Physical Geology is an invaluable reference for those who want to understand complex processes deep inside the earth like plate tectonics, volcanic activity, and mountain-building. Here are just a few of the things you'll learn about: The earth's originShorelinesDeserts and windsThe ocean floorEarthquakesWith titles available for all the most popular high school and college courses, CliffsQuickReview guides are a comprehensive resource that can help you get the best possible grades.