Essentials of Geology, 13th Edition

For introductory physical geology courses.
Using dynamic media to bring geology to life

From the renowned Lutgens/Tarbuck/Tasa team, the 13th Edition of  Essentials of Geology  continues to elevate the text’s readability, illustrations, and focus on basic principles. This revision incorporates a structured learning path and reliable, consistent framework for mastering the chapter concepts. With a fully integrated mobile media program that includes new Mobile Field Trip and Project Condor quadcopter videos as well as new animations and videos, this edition provides a unique, interactive, and engaging learning experience for readers.

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Mastering™ Geology is an online homework, tutorial, and assessment program designed to work with this text to engage students and improve results. Interactive, self-paced tutorials provide individualized coaching to help students stay on track. With a wide range of activities available, students can actively learn, understand, and retain even the most difficult concepts.

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Table of contents

Chapter 1 An Introduction To Geology
Chapter 2 Plate Tectonics: A Scientific Revolution Unfolds
Chapter 3 Matter & Minerals
Chapter 4 Igneous Rocks & Intrusive Activity
Chapter 5 Volcanoes & Volcanic Hazards
Chapter 6 Weathering & Soils
Chapter 7 Sedimentary Rocks
Chapter 8 Metamorphism & Metamorphic Rocks
Chapter 9 Earthquakes & Earth’S Interior
Chapter 10 Origin & Evolution Of The Ocean Floor
Chapter 11 Crustal Deformation & Mountain Building
Chapter 12 Mass Movement On Slopes: The Work Of Gravity
Chapter 13 Running Water
Chapter 14 Groundwater
Chapter 15 Glaciers & Glaciation
Chapter 16 Deserts & Wind
Chapter 17 Shorelines
Chapter 18 Geologic Time
Chapter 19 Earth’S Evolution Through Geologic Time
Chapter 20 Global Climate Change
APPENDIX Metric and English Units Compared