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Physical Geology by Charles (Carlos) C. Plummer, Diane Carlson and Lisa Hammersley

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Physical Geology is a classic introductory text that has helped countless students learn basic physical geology concepts for over 25 years. Students taking introductory physical geology to fulfill a science elective, as well as those contemp

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Chapter 1: Introducing Geology, the Essentials of Plate Tectonics, and Other Important Concepts
Chapter 2: Atoms, Elements and Minerals
Chapter 3: Igneous Rocks, the Origin and Evolution of Magma, and Intrusive Activity
Chapter 4: Volcanism and E

About the Author

Charles (Carlos) C. Plummer

Carlos Plummer is a professor at California State University - Sacramento.

Diane Carlson

Diane Carlson is a professor at California State University - Sacramento.

Lisa Hammersley

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