Your are about to begin an exciting journey.Along the way,you'll not only read about the fascinating new insights we are gaining into geologic processes…you'll also step beyond these pages into the virtual reality of the In-TERRA-Active 2.0 CD-ROM where you'll
pinpoint the epicenter of an earthquake,create a landslide,and experience many geologic phenomena.The book directs you to spectific modules and exercises on the CD-ROM
As you read Essentials of Geology,you'll be encouraged to explore the web.Your online explorations begin at the Wadsworth
Earth Science Resource Center where you can link to topic-specific
information,the latest discoveries,review of current articles that help you keep abreast of the latest research---plus career tips for science students and web surfing tips.
Chapter 1 Understanding Earth: An Introduction to Physical
Geology
Chapter 2 Plate Tectonics: A Unifying Theory
Chapter 3 Minerals
Chapter 4 Igneous Rocks and Intrusive Lgneous Activity
Chapter 5 Volcanism
Chapter 6 Weathering, Erosion, and Soil
Chapter 7 Sediment and Sedimentary Rocks
Chapter 8 Metamorphism and Metamorphic Rocks
Chapter 9 Earthquakes and Earth's Interior
Chapter 10 Deformation and Mountain Building
etc.