This manual provides an in-depth exploration of geological science, authored by John Priestley and published by Lulu.com. It delves into the geological history of rocks, landforms, vulcanicity, Earth's atmosphere, climate, deserts, ice ages, and past planetary temperatures, with a primary geographic emphasis on the USA. Notable locations such as the Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, Bryce Canyon, Yosemite, and Hawaii are examined, alongside specific geological formations like the Rocky Mountains. This work is intended for readers with existing knowledge of geology, such as Geography graduates, and brings them up-to-date with the latest developments in the field.
The scope of this publication is comprehensive, addressing critical questions regarding the real role of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, the relationship between past climate and CO2 levels, the reasons behind deserts and ice ages, and comparisons of planetary temperatures between the present and the distant past. It includes 80 photographs, maps, and diagrams to illustrate its points. This manual serves as a valuable resource for those seeking to deepen their understanding of geological phenomena and current scientific discourse.
What is the real role of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere? Why is the climate no warmer now that it was a thousand years ago, when the level of carbon dioxide has nearly doubled? Why do we have deserts? Why was there an ice age? Why is the planet so cold now, compared to the way it was in the distant past? These are just some of the questions the author seeks to answer, by looking not just at the geological evidence, but at the way the atmosphere of the earth works now. The book brings the reader right up to date with the latest developments in geology. It deals with the geological history of rocks, landforms and vulcanicity. The main emphasis is on the geology of the USA. Examples include the Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, Bryce Canyon, Yosemite and Hawaii. There is also a chapter on the formation of the Rocky Mountains. The book should be of special interest to those who already know some geology, such a Geography graduates. This edition is illustrated with 80 photographs, maps and diagrams.
Author: Priestley, John
Publisher: Lulu.com
Illustration: N
Language: ENG
Title: Introduction to Geology
Pages: 00000 (Encrypted EPUB)
On Sale: 2015-06-20
SKU-13/ISBN: 9781326317362
Category: Science : General
What is the real role of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere? Why is the climate no warmer now that it was a thousand years ago, when the level of carbon dioxide has nearly doubled? Why do we have deserts? Why was there an ice age? Why is the planet so cold now, compared to the way it was in the distant past? These are just some of the questions the author seeks to answer, by looking not just at the geological evidence, but at the way the atmosphere of the earth works now. The book brings the reader right up to date with the latest developments in geology. It deals with the geological history of rocks, landforms and vulcanicity. The main emphasis is on the geology of the USA. Examples include the Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, Bryce Canyon, Yosemite and Hawaii. There is also a chapter on the formation of the Rocky Mountains. The book should be of special interest to those who already know some geology, such a Geography graduates. This edition is illustrated with 80 photographs, maps and diagrams.
Author: Priestley, John
Publisher: Lulu.com
Illustration: N
Language: ENG
Title: Introduction to Geology
Pages: 00000 (Encrypted EPUB)
On Sale: 2015-06-20
SKU-13/ISBN: 9781326317362
Category: Science : General
