geology. This book is beneficial for geology majors and non-majors as a powerful tool covering the basics of geology. Exercises, activities, full-color photos, topographic maps and numerous resources in this book will give students a good understanding of: Identifying common fossils Relative time and absolute time The ordering of geologic events Stratigraphy and correlation Paleontology Geological structures Interpreting geological maps The keys and approaches in this manual emphasize the principles and methods by which geologists discover the origins and evolving nature of our planet over time. Studying these processes are valuable in understanding how the Earth is changing and to give students insight into the methodology and goals of Historical Geology. See companion text, Insights: A Laboratory Manual for Physical Geology, now available separately to give more flexibility in organizing course content. The combined texts, Insights; A Laboratory Manual for Physical and Historial Geology, is also available for those wishing to purchase both titles as one unit.

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