Since the first edition of Physical Geology was published in 1979, the field of geology has expanded in many ways: new technologies, new understanding of Earth processes, and new fields of geological study. Recently, the field of climate science has expanded greatly with the emergence of Global Warming as a major issue in science, and a major concern for all people. Climate Science brings together scientists from many fields, chemists, physicists and of course, geologists. We are very pleased to introduce a new chapter on Climate Change written by Dr. Christopher Cappa, assistant professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of California, Davis and Dr. Delphine Farmer, assistant professor of Chemistry at Colorado State University. Both are active researchers in the field of climate science. The new chapter provides a broad introduction to climate and climate change, including an overview of the atmosphere, the Earth’s energy budget, and factors that drive climate change. The chapter includes a history of climate change, culminating in a discussion of the evidence for modern-day climate change and its expected consequences.  <...>

One excellent reason is that it's tried and true. Physical Geology: Earth Revealed is a classic in introductory geology classes that has evolved into a market-leading text read by thousands of students. Proportionately, geol- ogy instructors have relied on this text to explain, illustrate, and exemplify basic geologic concepts to both majors and non-majors. Today, the 7th edition continues to provide contemporary perspectives that reflect current research, recent natural disasters, unmatched illustrations, and unparalleled learning aids. We have worked closely with contributors, reviewers, and our editors to publish the most accurate and current text possible. The most exciting element of the new edition is the presentation of 300+ new illustrations, created by the artistic skill of Cindy Shaw. Ideas that shaped the development and articulation of new figures resulted from the numerous recommendations of a group of geology instructors. <...>

This sixth edition of Physical Geology is a straightforward, easy-to-read introduction to geology for both geology majors and nonmajors. The organization of the book is traditional and matches the organization of most lab manuals. Each chapter has been written to be as self-contained as possible so that the instructor can reorganize the chapter sequence if desired. 

Major revisions have been made in the text of the introductory chapter and in the chapters on igneous rocks, plate tectonics, and mountains. Chapter 1 has been shortened. The plate-tectonic origin of volcanic and plutonic rocks has been clarified and combined in chapter 4.

Earth is a dynamic planet that has changed continuously during its 4.6 billion years of existence. The size, shape, and geographic distribution of the continents and ocean basins have changed through time, as have the atmosphere and biota. As scientists and concerned citizens, we have become increasingly aware of how fragile our planet is and, more importantly, how interdependent all of its various systems and subsystems are. We have also learned that we cannot continually pollute our environment and that our natural resources are limited and, in most cases, nonrenewable.

Пособие разработано в соответствии с программой дисциплины и ФГОС ВО Федеральным государственным образовательным стандартом высшего образования; представляет курс лекций, в котором рассмотрены основные положения геологии: общие сведения о строении Земли, геологических процессах формирования и истории развития нашей планеты; изложены особенности строения и состава земной коры, дана характеристика минералов и горных пород, слагающих земную кору. Рассмотрены эндогенные и экзогенные процессы формирования рельефа.
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With this book, we hope to introduce readers to the world of physical geology and to share with them the excitement of exploring Earth and the processes that formed it. We hope that readers of this book will gain a better understanding of Earth and an increased awareness of our planet. When traveling by airplane, a reader will appreciate how mountains, rivers, and deserts were formed, and what governs their locations, shapes, and textures.

Visualizing Geology is designed to help your students learn effectively. Created in collaboration with the National Geographic Society and our Wiley Visualizing Consulting Editor, Professor Jan Plass of New York University, Visualizing Geology integrates rich visuals and media with text to direct students’ attention to important information. This approach represents complex processes, organizes related pieces of information, and integrates information into clear representations. Beautifully illustrated, Visualizing Geology shows your students what the discipline is all about—its main concepts and applications— while also instilling an appreciation and excitement about the richness of the subject. 
Visuals, as used throughout this text, are instructional components that display facts, concepts, processes, or principles. They create the foundation for the text and do more than simply support the written or spoken word. The visuals include diagrams, graphs, maps, photographs, illustrations, schematics, animations, and videos. Why should a textbook based on visuals be effective? Research shows that we learn better from integrated text and visuals than from either medium separately. Beginners in a subject benefit most from reading about the topic, attending class, and studying well-designed and integrated visuals. A visual, with good accompanying discussion, really can be worth a thousand words!

Well-designed visuals can also improve the efficiency with which information is processed by a learner. The more effectively we process information, the more likely it is that we will learn. This processing of information takes place in our working memory. As we learn, we integrate new information in our working memory with existing knowledge in our long-term memory.  <...>