Get a rock-solid grasp on geology Geology For Dummies is ideal reading for anyonewith an interest in the fundamental concepts of geology, whether they're lifelong learners with a fascination for the subject or college students interested in pursuing geology or earth sciences. Presented in a straightforward, trusted format--and tracking to a typical introductory geology course at the college level--this book features a thorough introduction to the study of earth, its materials, and its processes. * Rock records and geologic time * Largescale motion of tectonic plates * Matter, minerals, and rocks * The geological processes on earth's surface Rock that geology class with Geology For Dummies!

Alecia M. Spooner has been teaching at the college level for more than 15 years. She currently teaches at Seattle Central College, where she is Professor of Earth and Environmental Sciences. Alecia teaches earth science courses that are accessible and engaging, while stressing scientific literacy and critical thinking.

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