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Written for an introductory one-semester geology course, this text is a brief version of Thompson/Turk's MODERN PHYSICAL GEOLOGY. Thompson/Turk's brief text offers professors a more streamlined alternative to the longer, more detailed introductory text. INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICAL GEOLOGY emphasizes human-environment interactions and discusses the latest research in physical geology. Beautiful illustrations and clear writing style set this text apart from other geology texts. ... Read more

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Originally published in 1907.This volume from the Cornell University Library's print collections was scanned on an APT BookScan and converted to JPG 2000 format by Kirtas Technologies.All titles scanned cover to cover and pages may include marks notations and other marginalia present in the original volume. ... Read more

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South Dakota fills the landscape with geologic diversity, from the glaciated rolling prairies in the east, across the Missouri River, and west to the rugged Badlands Wall and granitic domes of the Black Hills. Written for the layperson and amply illustrated with photographs, maps, and diagrams, this book describes and interprets the rocks and landforms visible along the state's highways and the geology that lies hidden beneath prairie sod and in caves and mine shafts. Included are geologic tours of the Black Hills, Mount Rushmore National Memorial, Badlands National Park, Wind Cave National Park, Jewel Cave National Monument, and many other points of interest. ... Read more

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"Physical Geology, Eleventh Edition", is the latest refinement of a classic introductory text that has helped countless students learn basic physical geology concepts for over 20 years. Students taking introductory physical geology to fulfill a science elective, as well as those contemplating a career in geology, will appreciate the accessible writing style and depth of coverage in "Physical Geology". Hundreds of carefully rendered illustrations and accompanying photographs correlate perfectly with the chapter descriptions to help readers quickly grasp new geologic concepts. Numerous chapter learning tools and a rich Online Learning Center website further assist students in their study of physical geology. For professors, McGraw-Hill offers a complete supplement package consisting of slides, transparencies, computerized testbank, PowerPoint lectures, and digital images of every single piece of artwork and photograph in the text. These valuable supplements will make teaching easier and assist in fully conveying important concepts to students.McGraw-Hill is committed to adding considerable quality to each new edition of "Physical Geology" in the form of new and revised content, artwork, supplements, and media technology. Professors can adopt "Physical Geology, Eleventh Edition", with confidence and count on the authors and McGraw-Hill to help them most effectively teach introductory physical geology. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (2)

Took a little long, but otherwise in good condition
I order this book from txtbroker as the seller. I ordered on the 27th of august, the seller shipped it on the 29th of august, and it arrived on the 5th of september. That means I received the book about 9 days after I placed the order. I was a little nervous about not getting the book in time to do hw since I started school about the same week I received the book. The book arrived in good condition, and it was barely used.

DIDN'T RECEIVE THE BOOK
I NEVER RECEIVED THE BOOK DESPITE MY VISA CARD BEING CHARGED.AMAZON NEEDS TO DO A BETTER JOB SCREENING SELLERS. ... Read more

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Physical Geology provides readers with a variety of ways to learn the content of physical geology and offer them an opportunity to learn through multiple intelligences. In this first edition, the challenge of critical thinking and the high-interest of relevant subject matter is used to build on other knowledge. This exciting new book explores all the standard introductory Physical Geology topics using recent research, innovative pedagogy and a stunning art program to show readers how they can take geology and apply it to their world as a whole. ... Read more

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Never HIGHLIGHT a Book Again!Virtually all testable terms, concepts, persons, places, and events are included. Cram101 Textbook Outlines gives all of the outlines, highlights, notes for your textbook with optional online practice tests. Only Cram101 Out ... Read more

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Eastern California boasts the greatest dryland relief in the contiguous United States, between 14,499-foot Mount Whitney in the Sierra Nevada and minus-282-foot Badwater Basin in Death Valley. That relief offers a rich variety of environments--and spectacular geology. Through driving and walking tours, Geology Underfoot in Death Valley and Owens Valley provides an on-the-ground look at the processes sculpting the terrain in this land of extremes.Illustrated with photographs, maps, and diagrams, each geological vignette weaves the tale of a particular scene, feature, or relationship in the landscape. Some sketches ponder questions that have puzzled geologists: what formed the turtlebacks in the Black Mountains and how do stones mysteriously slide on desolate Racetrack Playa? Others spotlight the role of volcanoes and earthquakes as landscape artists: the superb lava columns of Devil's Postpile, the massive steam explosion at Ubehebe Crater, and fault scarps that shape a golf course's greens. Still others focus on less obvious but equally powerful geologic processes: boulders shattered by salt crystals and rocks blasted by windblown sand. Together, these snapshots introduce readers to eastern California's rich, dynamic geology. ... Read more

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Readable and Informative
I neede to buy this book for a class/trip I am taking over spring break. I was very surprised that it was not a dry text book , but a very readable information guide to the entire area. Great book if your interested in the geology of the area.

wonderful explanations for the layman
I read it after I came back from a trip to Owens Valley, so I can't speak on using it for directions, but it is a great book. I began reading to find a few facts to label my trip photos with but found myself reading the entire Owens Valley half, even the places I didn't see. There are some crazy things in Owens Valley! A gravity deficit, piles of rock in neat columns, lava cooling into glass, water issues with Owens Lake... I couldn't stop reading even though I had work to do - bad bad, but so good!

The chapters on each location are longer and geologic feature are more detailed than your average guide book, so you understand the background and science, but there's no technical jargon, so it's very easy to understand. Very clear simple writing by people who obviously have a genuine appreciation for what they're writing about.

Invaluable Info for Locals and Travellers
Great to take along any drive through the area.Have your passenger read as you go, stop along the way for a closer look.Easy to read, not too "intellectual".This was my favorite guide to the area when I moved here (and still is)!

Thoroughly Intriguing!
The southwest United States is a geomorphologist's dream... There's not a lot of green stuff covering up the beautiful geology! This book details the geologic features of Death and Owens Valley, CA. It gives the geologic history of features while succinctly describing the details of the processes that brought about these features. The Tufa Pinnacles in Searles Valley, the alluvial fans in Death Valley, the interesting history and development of Gower Gulch, the mysterious ascent of desert pavement, the glacial morraines and routes of the Tahoe and Tioga Stade glaciers at Convict Lake, the Mono Craters (Domes), Fossil Falls, the Alabama Hills and more. You'll even get the heebee jeebees when you read about the monstrous explosion of Ubehebe Crater! Certainly one of the most interesting and pleasurable books I've read in ages! Highly recommended for ANYONE who plans a trip to California's awe-inspiring Death Valley and environs! A must have!

Wonderful Ticket to Adventure
Most years we vacation in Mammoth. This book describes a number of convenient and interesting side trips to take with the family. We wander around, sometimes visiting the same features, sometimes visiting a new site. Always appreciating more & more of the world around us. My children have a much better feel for geological processes and their impact on the landscape than do their peers.

The book starts with a five page description of Eastern California's geological history, then jumps into 30 sites of interest, nearly evenly distributed between Death Valley & vicinity and the Eastern Sierra & vicinity. A glossary, "Sources of Supplementary Information," and an index round out the book.

Each site receives its own chapter, replete with photographs, maps, geological diagrams, and even driving directions, as needed. I'm not a serious geologist, but landscape features fascinate me. The explanations that the authors give work well for me: I can understand them well enough to explain them to children.

If you're interested in how the land has been shaped, if you're willing to turn off the tube & make contact with the natural world, then this book is for you. One of the best "field guides" to geology I own. One of my favorites, too. (The companion volume, GEOLOGY UNDERFOOT SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, is also an excellent book). ... Read more

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This book provides a comprehensive overview of the physical aspects of the Earth's processes, above and below the surface. The overarching emphasis is on plate tectonics and the role that shifting plates have on the Earth's dynamic systems. The text also integrates environmental and economic geology throughout. ... Read more

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Bad info and padded book
I got this book to brush up for the DANTES test since it had been 20+ years since I last had college physics or chemistry. Obviously I'm a non-traditional student. I was sorely disappointed. The book looks like it was produced by a high school teacher in 1975. Many of the illustrations are hand drawn and somewhat inaccurate. The book is about 100 pages in length and consists of a several tests mostly in the 30-35 question range each. In order to make this book seem much longer than it is the first 20 or so pages are deligated to telling you about the test and how to take a test. It includes information lifted directly from the DSST website. If you haven't read this before you probably haven't done your homework on the test you will be taking.

Once you get to the questions there are really only about 100-200 questions in the book. Questions are repeated, sometimes verbatim, from one test to the next. They are not even reworked to ask the same question in a different way.

I also found several wrong answers in the book. (this seems to be a theme for the Rundman Q and A books)
If you didn't know better this could really mess with your test prep.

It's been a long time since I had my last formal physics class (at a very good private university) but I didn't read in any of the magazines that much had changed in the last 500 years or so.

Skip this and get some flash cards or a basic physics and chemistry text.

Information in book did not match the test
I studied this book until I knew 90% of it and the other 10% I would make a very good guess.I studied a couple of hours each day for many days.Well, imagine my surprise when I went to take the test of 140 questions and I knew about 10 of the answers! This book was not the only aid I used to study, but it was the principal one.I also googled physical geology and found much info that I also studied.I did not pass;I have taken several DSST classes and CLEP tests and always passed until this time. The book did not cover the material that was on the test I took. ... Read more

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Physical Geology by Judson and Kauffman
This book on geology was written in an understandable way and covered the broad field of processes that shaped our earth. I have picked up other geology books in libraries and examined copies in bookstores (even bought one that I couldn't finish)and was always disappointed until I got this one. I spend a lot of time outdoors and in the mountains and was just curious about what was there and how it got there. ... Read more

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Provides a clear and concise path to understanding modern geology by describing the working of geologic processes and relating them to their outcomes. This new text illustrates the relevance and importance of these processes by applying basic geologic principles to everyday life, with a particular emphasis on environmental problems. In addition, plate tectonic theory is introduced early and used as a unifying concept throughout, further illustrating the interplay between the many aspects of earth behaviour. ... Read more

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Here is the successor to a long line of physical geology texts from Longwell, Flint and Skinner. While retaining their authoritativeness and logical organization on elementary topics (landforms, rocks, minerals), it integrates current thinking on processes (plate techtonics, chemical cycles, changes throughout geologic time). It is a well-illustrated introduction to investigations into the way the earth works, how mountains are formed, how the atmosphere, hydrosphere, crust and mantle interact with each other. Treatments on climate, paleoclimatology and landscape evolution are unique to this book, as is the depth of discussion on how greatly human activity affects geological interactions. Discusses K/Tertiary boundary and subsea volcanoes. ... Read more

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Perfect for Beginners
Physical Geology is one of the best books a student can buy first. If you've recently entered the Geology University, you should run after this book. In englobes all the geologic topics, in general, of course, and with full-of-life pictures a beginner needs to catch the shape and form ofgeological phenomenon he can't catch on pure text. Also, it has the clearexperienced Brian Skinner writing, so that the student is able to get themeaning of texts, to see the examples on the every-page photos, and tolove, even more deeply, the blue planet. ... Read more

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Retaining an inquiry-based approach to learning, the Second Canadian Edition of Physical Geology & The Environment by Plummer et al incorporates the rich geology of Canada with elaborate examples throughout the text, as well as an entire chapter focusing on the geological history of Canada. Because the discipline of geology holds vital importance in the economic, social, and political realms of Canada, detailed references to Canadian examples have been updated and incorporated into this new edition. ... Read more