Geology For Dummies

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 * Large-scale motion of tectonic plates * Matter, minerals, and rocks * The geological processes on earth's surface Rock that geology class with Geology For Dummies! von Spooner, Alecia M.