Laboratory Manual in Physical Geology - Dennis Tasa, Richard M. Busch - Paperback - NON-FICTION - ENGLISH - 9780136007715

Academic Level : Scholarly/Undergraduate Academic Subject : PHYSICAL GEOLOGY Author : Richard M. Busch (Editor), Dennis Tasa (Illustrator) Binding : Paperback BISAC Subject : Science / Earth Sciences / Geology Book Type : NON-FICTION Dewey : 551 Edition : 8 SPI LAB, Subsequent, 8 LAB Language : ENGLISH Pages : 336 Physical Format : Spiral Place of Publication : United States Publication Date : 12/28/2007 Textual Format : Lab Manual Table of Contents Laboratory One: Observing and Measuring Earth Materials and Processes 1 (29) Part 1A (Prelab.): Observing Earth Materials and Processes of Change Through Time 2 (17) Part 1B: Measuring Earth Materials and Relationships 19 (4) Part 1C: Density, Gravity, and Isostasy 23 (4) Part 1D: Isostasy and Earth's Global Topography 27 (3) Laboratory Two: Plate Tectonics and the Origin of Magma 30 (17) Part 2A: Is Earth's Size Increasing, Decreasing, or Staying About the Same? 31 (3) Part 2B: What Drives Plate Tectonics? 34 (4) Part 2C: The Origin of Magma 38 (4) Part 2D: Measuring and Evaluating Plate Tectonics 42 (5) Laboratory Three: Mineral Properties, Uses, and Identification 47 (28) Part 3A: Mineral Properties and Uses 50 (10) Part 3B: Mineral Identification and Appreciation 60 (1) Part 3C: Mineral Resources and Commodities 60 (15) Laboratory Four: Rock-Forming Processes and the Rock Cycle 75 (14) Part 4A: Introduction to Rocks and the Rock Cycle 81 (3) Part 4B: Rock Samples and the Rock Cycle 84 (5) Laboratory Five: Igneous Rocks and Volcanic Hazards 89 (20) Part 5A: Igneous Processes and Rocks 89 (16) Part 5B: Description and Interpretation of Igneous Rock Samples 105 (1) Part 5C: Volcanic Hazards and Human Risks 106 (3) Laboratory Six: Sedimentary Rocks, Processes, and Environments 109 (24) Part 6A: Sedimentary Processes and Rocks 110 (8) Part 6B: Hand Sample Analysis and Interpretation 118 (7) Part 6C: Sedimentary Structures and Environments 125 (1) Part 6D: Interpretation of a Stratigraphic Sequence 125 (8) Laboratory Seven: Metamorphic Rocks, Processes, and Resources 133 (18) Part 7A: Metamorphic Processes and Rocks 134 (12) Part 7B: Description and Interpretation of Metamorphic Rock Samples 146 (5) Laboratory Eight: Dating of Rocks, Fossils, and Geologic Events 151 (16) Part 8A: Determining Relative Ages of Rocks Based on Their Physical Relationships 152 (6) Part 8B: Using Fossils to Determine Age Relationships 158 (2) Part 8C: Determining Absolute Ages by Radiometric Dating 160 (2) Part 8D: Infer the Geologic History of Two Field Sites 162 (3) Part 8E: Construct and Interpret a Subsurface Geologic Cross Section 165 (2) Laboratory Nine: Topographic Maps, Aerial Photographs, and Satellite Images 167 (28) Part 9A: Introduction to Topographic Maps 168 (18) Part 9B: Topographic Profiles and Vertical Exaggeration 186 (4) Part 9C: Analysis of the Ontario, California, Topographic Map 190 (1) Part 9D: Analysis of Your Topographic Quadrangle Map 191 (1) Part 9E: Aerial Photographs 191 (4) Laboratory Ten: Geologic Structures, Maps, and Block Diagrams 195 (18) Part 10A: Structural Geology 195 (11) Part 10B: Block Diagrams, Geologic Cross Sections, and Geologic Maps 206 (6) Part 10C: Analysis of a Geologic Map 212 (1) Laboratory Eleven: Stream Processes, Landscapes, Mass Wastage, and Flood Hazards 213 (23) Part 11A: Stream Processes and Landscapes 214 (9) Part 11B: Stream Processes and Landscapes near Voltaire, North Dakota 223 (3) Part 11C: Stream Processes and Landscapes near Ennis, Montana 226 (1) Part 11D: Meander Evolution on the Rio Grande 226 (4) Part 11E: Stream Erosion and Mass Wastage at Niagara Falls 230 (1) Part 11F: Flood Hazard Mapping, Assessment, and Risks 231 (5) Laboratory Twelve: Groundwater Processes, Resources, and Risks 236 (15) Part 12A: Caves and Karst Topography 238 (5) Part 12B: Location and Movement of Groundwater in the Floridan Limestone Aquifer 243 (2) Part 12C: Land Subsidence Hazards Caused by Groundwater Withdrawal 245 (5) Part 12D: Home Septic Systems and Groundwater Contamination 250 (1) Laboratory Thirteen: Glacial Processes, Landforms, and Indicators of Climate Change 251 (19) Part 13A: Glacial Processes and Landforms 252 (10) Part 13B: Glaciation in Wisconsin 262 (1) Part 13C: Comparing Topographic Profiles of Glaciated Valleys 262 (3) Part 13D: Glacier National Park, Montana 265 (2) Part 13E: Nisqually Glacier---A Global Thermometer? 267 (3) Laboratory Fourteen: Dryland Landforms, Hazards, and Risks 270 (14) Part 14A: Eolian Processes, Dryland Landforms, and Desertification 271 (7) Part 14B: Death Valley, California 278 (1) Part 14C: Dryland Lakes 278 (1) Part 14D: Dryland Hazards and Risks in Nebraska's Sand Hills 279 (5) Laboratory Fifteen: Coastal Processes, Landforms, Hazards, and Risks 284 (13) Part 15A: Dynamic Natural Coastlines 287 (5) Part 15B: Human Modification of Shorelines 292 (2) Part 15C: The Threat of Rising Seas 294 (3) Laboratory Sixteen: Earthquake Hazards and Human Risks 297 Part 16A: Simulate Earthquake Hazards to Estimate Risks 298 (2) Part 16B: Graphing Seismic Data and Locating the Epicenter of an Earthquake 300 (4) Part 16C: Analysis of Active Faults Using Aerial Photographs 304 (1) Part 16D: Determining Relative Motions Along the New Madrid Fault Zone 305 (3) Part 16E: Tracking Earthquake Hazards in Real Time and Assessing Their Impact on Risk Takers 308