Earth Lab Exploring the Earth Sciences 3rd Edition by Claudia Owen, Diane Pirie, Grenville Draper 9780538737005 053873700X

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ISBN 10: 053873700X 
ISBN 13: 9780538737005
Author:  Claudia Owen, Diane Pirie, Grenville Draper

Utilizing graphs and simple calculations, this clearly written lab manual complements the study of earth science or physical geology. Engaging activities are designed to help students develop data-gathering skills (e.g., mineral and rock identification) and data-analysis skills. Students will learn how to understand aerial and satellite images; to perceive the importance of stratigraphic columns, geologic sections, and seismic waves; and more.

Earth Lab Exploring the Earth Sciences 3rd Table of contents:

Section 1: Introduction
Lab 1: Introduction to Plates and Maps
Objectives
Introduction to Plates and the Theory of Plate Tectonics
Rock Cycle
Types of Maps
Map Legend
Scale
Referring to Locations on a Map

Section 2: Earth Materials and Resources
Lab 2: Minerals
Objectives
Definition of a Mineral
Properties
Mineral Identification
Classification of Minerals
Silicate Minerals
Economically Valuable and Useful Minerals

Lab 3: Igneous Rocks
Objective
Mineralogical and Chemical Composition of Igneous Rocks
Igneous Textures Reveal How Igneous Rocks Form
Classification and Identification of Igneous Rocks
Igneous Rock Masses
Hydrothermal Veins

Lab 4: Sedimentary Rocks
Objectives
Formation of Sedimentary Rocks
Clastic Sedimentary Rocks
Biochemical and Chemical Sedimentary Rocks
Sedimentary Environments
Identification and Description of Sedimentary Rocks

Lab 5: Metamorphic Rocks
Objectives
Metamorphic Processes and Types of Metamorphism
Classifying and Naming Metamorphic Rocks
Common Minerals of Metamorphic Rocks
Textures of Metamorphic Rocks
Temperature and Pressure of Metamorphism
Identification and Description of Metamorphic Rocks
Metamorphic Zones Mapping Exercise

Section 3: Maps and Time
Lab 6: Topographic Maps
Objectives
Topography and Contours
Constructing Topographic Maps and Profiles
Using Topographic Maps
Aerial Photos Give a View of the Third Dimension

Lab 7: Geologic Time and Geologic History
Objectives
Relative Age
Geologic History
Absolute Dating Techniques
Geologic Time Scale

Lab 8: Geologic Maps and Structures
Objectives
Introduction to Geologic Maps and Cross Sections
Structures and Deformation
Contacts on Geologic Maps
Interpreting Geologic History from Geologic Maps and Cross Sections
Drawing a Cross Section
Making Geologic Maps from Field Investigations
Mapmaking Simulation

Section 4: Earth’s Dynamic Interior
Lab 9: Plate Tectonics
Objectives
Plate Boundaries
Wandering Continents

Lab 10: Earthquakes and Seismology
Objectives
Earthquake Hazards
The Origin of Earthquakes
Magnitude
Locating an Earthquake

Section 5: Earth’s Surface
Lab 11: Landslides and Mass Movements
Objectives
Mass Wasting Is Hazardous
Factors Influencing Mass Wasting
Types of Mass Wasting

Lab 12: Streams and Rivers
Objectives
Stream Gradient and Sinuosity
Stream Erosion and Its Stages
Flooding

Lab 13: Groundwater and Karst Topography
Objectives
Porosity
Permeability and Flow Rate
Water Table, Groundwater Flow, and Wells
Groundwater Depletion
Groundwater Contamination
Groundwater Causes Erosion by Solution

Lab 14: Shorelines and Oceans
Objectives
The Edge of the Oceans
Shorelines
Ocean Currents
Ocean Salinity and Deep Ocean Currents

Section 6: Weather, Climate, and Their Effects
Lab 15: Atmosphere and Climate
Objectives
The Earth-Sun Relationship
Wind and Coriolis Effect
Past Climate Fluctuations
Earth’s Energy Budget and the Greenhouse Effect
Radiative Forcing and Anthropogenic Warming
Ozone Layer

Lab 16: Weather
Objectives
Conditions of the Air
El Nino-La Nina

Lab 17: Glaciers and Glaciation
Objectives
Glacier Types and Their Movement
Landforms Resulting from Glaciation
Climate Change and Glaciers

Lab 18: Deserts and Arid Landscapes
Objectives
Types of Deserts
Wind Transport and Erosion
Depositional Desert Landforms
Combined Landscapes
Desertification

Appendix
Scientific Methods
Special Features of the Earth Sciences
Apply the Scientific Method to Your Own Life

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