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topic easier for the beginning student to understand. Discussions of basic atomic structure, bonding, crystals and crystallization, compositional and structural variations, and the
silicates received the strongest attention.
• Chapter 3, “Igneous Rocks and Intrusive Activity,” was formerly titled “Igneous Rocks.” The new chapter title reflects the
reorganization that has occurred. The discussions of intrusive
activity that were formerly in Chapter 4 are now the concluding portion of Chapter 3. They logically follow the sections on
the “Origin of Magma” and “How Magma Evolves.” The entire
discussion of “Intrusive Igneous Activity” has been revised and
rewritten as has the section “Igneous Textures: What Can
They Tell Us?”
• In Chapter 4, “Volcanoes and Volcanic Hazards,” the discussion of pyroclastic flows is completely revised and rewritten,
as is the section on calderas.
• Chapter 7, “Metamorphism and Metamorphic Rocks,”
includes revised and rewritten sections on “What Drives Metamorphism?” and “Metamorphic Environments.”
• There is much that is new in Chapter 8, “Mass Wasting: The
Work of Gravity,” including a new section on The Potential for
Landslides and new material on the earthquake-triggered landslides that devastated parts of China in May 2008.
• Among the chapters that focus on external processes Chapter 9,
“Running Water,” received the most attention. Discussions
progress in a clearer, more logical manner for the beginning
student. Topics that received special attention include the
nature of drainage basins, streamflow characteristics, shaping
stream valleys, and bedrock vs. alluvial channels.
• Chapter 10, “Groundwater,” begins with a new introduction
and has an all-new section on Groundwater—A Basic Resource.
• Chapter 11, “Glaciers and Glaciation,” includes a new section
on Glaciers in Retreat, and a new discussion devoted to
Greenland’s Glacial Budget.
• Chapter 13, “Shorelines,” has new material on rip currents
and a completely revised and rewritten section on
“Hurricanes—The Ultimate Coastal Hazard” that includes an
all-new discussion on Profile of a Hurricane.
• Chapter 14, “Earthquakes and Earth’ s Interior,” begins with An
Earthquake Disaster in Haiti. A new section on Earthquakes and
Faults explores the important relationship between these phenomena. Sections devoted to magnitude scales and earthquake prediction were substantially revised.
• Much is new and updated in Chapter 15, “Plate Tectonics: A
Scientific Revolution Unfolds.” In addition to new introductory material, several sections were substantially revised
including those dealing with fossil evidence for continental
drift and forces that drive plate motions.
• The first portion of Chapter 17 on Crustal Deformation has
been completely reorganized and substantially rewritten. In
the second part of the chapter the section on “Collisional
Mountain Belts” was revised.
• In Chapter 18, “Geologic Time,” the updated section on the
geologic time scale reflects the most recent changes to this
basic tool, while a new section clarifies some of the terminology associated with the time scale.
The Teaching
and Learning Package
For the Instructor
Instructor’s Resource Center (IRC) on DVD The IRC puts your
lecture resources all in one easy-to-reach place:
• All of the line art, tables, and photos from the text in .jpg files
• Animations of more than 100 key geological processes
• Three PowerPoint
® presentations for each chapter
• Images of Earth photo gallery
• Instructor’ s Manual in Microsoft Word
• Test Bank in Microsoft Word
• TestGen test generation and management software
• Digital Transparency Acetates
Animations The Geoscience Animation Library includes more than
100 animations illustrating many difficult-to-visualize topics. Created through a unique collaboration among five of Prentice Hall’ s
leading geoscience authors, these animations represent a significant
leap forward in lecture presentation aids.
Available on CD-ROM and from the Instructor Resource Center
for download, the animations are provided as Flash files and as
links in PowerPoint® slides for both Windows and Mac. The Fifth
Edition animations now include audio narration and a text
transcript, with new controls that enable instructors to turn the text
and audio on or off. Student versions of the animations are
included on the mygeoscienceplace website, along with associate
assessments making them easily assignable and accessible for the
first time.
PowerPoints Found on the IRC are three PowerPoint files for each
chapter. Cut down on your preparation time, no matter what your
lecture needs:
1. Art and Photos – All of the line art, tables, and photos from the
text, preloaded into PowerPoint slides for easy integration into
your presentation
2. Lecture Outline – This set averages 35 slides per chapter and
includes customizable lecture outlines with supporting art.
3. Classroom Response System (“Clicker”) Questions – These
PowerPoint presentation quizzes are authored for use in conjunction with any classroom response system.
“Images of Earth” Photo Gallery Supplement your personal and
text-specific slides with this amazing collection of over 300 geologic
photos contributed by Marli Miller (University of Oregon) and
other professionals in the field. The photos are grouped by geologic
concept and available on the IRC on DVD.
topic easier for the beginning student to understand. Discussions of basic atomic structure, bonding, crystals and crystallization, compositional and structural variations, and the
silicates received the strongest attention.
• Chapter 3, “Igneous Rocks and Intrusive Activity,” was formerly titled “Igneous Rocks.” The new chapter title reflects the
reorganization that has occurred. The discussions of intrusive
activity that were formerly in Chapter 4 are now the concluding portion of Chapter 3. They logically follow the sections on
the “Origin of Magma” and “How Magma Evolves.” The entire
discussion of “Intrusive Igneous Activity” has been revised and
rewritten as has the section “Igneous Textures: What Can
They Tell Us?”
• In Chapter 4, “Volcanoes and Volcanic Hazards,” the discussion of pyroclastic flows is completely revised and rewritten,
as is the section on calderas.
• Chapter 7, “Metamorphism and Metamorphic Rocks,”
includes revised and rewritten sections on “What Drives Metamorphism?” and “Metamorphic Environments.”
• There is much that is new in Chapter 8, “Mass Wasting: The
Work of Gravity,” including a new section on The Potential for
Landslides and new material on the earthquake-triggered landslides that devastated parts of China in May 2008.
• Among the chapters that focus on external processes Chapter 9,
“Running Water,” received the most attention. Discussions
progress in a clearer, more logical manner for the beginning
student. Topics that received special attention include the
nature of drainage basins, streamflow characteristics, shaping
stream valleys, and bedrock vs. alluvial channels.
• Chapter 10, “Groundwater,” begins with a new introduction
and has an all-new section on Groundwater—A Basic Resource.
• Chapter 11, “Glaciers and Glaciation,” includes a new section
on Glaciers in Retreat, and a new discussion devoted to
Greenland’s Glacial Budget.
• Chapter 13, “Shorelines,” has new material on rip currents
and a completely revised and rewritten section on
“Hurricanes—The Ultimate Coastal Hazard” that includes an
all-new discussion on Profile of a Hurricane.
• Chapter 14, “Earthquakes and Earth’ s Interior,” begins with An
Earthquake Disaster in Haiti. A new section on Earthquakes and
Faults explores the important relationship between these phenomena. Sections devoted to magnitude scales and earthquake prediction were substantially revised.
• Much is new and updated in Chapter 15, “Plate Tectonics: A
Scientific Revolution Unfolds.” In addition to new introductory material, several sections were substantially revised
including those dealing with fossil evidence for continental
drift and forces that drive plate motions.
• The first portion of Chapter 17 on Crustal Deformation has
been completely reorganized and substantially rewritten. In
the second part of the chapter the section on “Collisional
Mountain Belts” was revised.
• In Chapter 18, “Geologic Time,” the updated section on the
geologic time scale reflects the most recent changes to this
basic tool, while a new section clarifies some of the terminology associated with the time scale.
The Teaching
and Learning Package
For the Instructor
Instructor’s Resource Center (IRC) on DVD The IRC puts your
lecture resources all in one easy-to-reach place:
• All of the line art, tables, and photos from the text in .jpg files
• Animations of more than 100 key geological processes
• Three PowerPoint
® presentations for each chapter
• Images of Earth photo gallery
• Instructor’ s Manual in Microsoft Word
• Test Bank in Microsoft Word
• TestGen test generation and management software
• Digital Transparency Acetates
Animations The Geoscience Animation Library includes more than
100 animations illustrating many difficult-to-visualize topics. Created through a unique collaboration among five of Prentice Hall’ s
leading geoscience authors, these animations represent a significant
leap forward in lecture presentation aids.
Available on CD-ROM and from the Instructor Resource Center
for download, the animations are provided as Flash files and as
links in PowerPoint® slides for both Windows and Mac. The Fifth
Edition animations now include audio narration and a text
transcript, with new controls that enable instructors to turn the text
and audio on or off. Student versions of the animations are
included on the mygeoscienceplace website, along with associate
assessments making them easily assignable and accessible for the
first time.
PowerPoints Found on the IRC are three PowerPoint files for each
chapter. Cut down on your preparation time, no matter what your
lecture needs:
1. Art and Photos – All of the line art, tables, and photos from the
text, preloaded into PowerPoint slides for easy integration into
your presentation
2. Lecture Outline – This set averages 35 slides per chapter and
includes customizable lecture outlines with supporting art.
3. Classroom Response System (“Clicker”) Questions – These
PowerPoint presentation quizzes are authored for use in conjunction with any classroom response system.
“Images of Earth” Photo Gallery Supplement your personal and
text-specific slides with this amazing collection of over 300 geologic
photos contributed by Marli Miller (University of Oregon) and
other professionals in the field. The photos are grouped by geologic
concept and available on the IRC on DVD.