From the publisher. With the renowned readability of the Lutgens/Tarbuck/Tasa team, the Eleventh Edition of"Essentials of Geology" www.biblio.com Go to product viewer dialog for this item. Essentials of Geology, Books a la Carte Edition
Readers explore the "Scientific Revolution" of Plate Tectonics , the mechanics of Earthquakes , and the formation of Volcanoes . Essentials of Geology, 11th Edition
by Lutgens, Tarbuck, and Tasa is a staple for introductory physical geology, known for its readability and strong visual program. Published in 2011, this edition introduced a structured "active learning" framework designed to guide students through complex concepts like plate tectonics and climate change. Core Geological Foundations From the publisher
The early chapters cover the basics of Matter and Minerals and the three primary rock types: Igneous , Sedimentary , and Metamorphic . by Lutgens, Tarbuck, and Tasa is a staple
This includes the study of Weathering and Soil , the work of Running Water and Groundwater , and the impact of Glaciers and Wind on the landscape.